Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup
A sweet and flaky pastry layered with pistachios, drizzled with a golden honey syrup for a decadent dessert. This middle eastern-inspired mediterranean ready in about 65 minutes pairs melted butter, chopped pistachios, coconut flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet (18x18 inches) thawed phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp grated orange zest
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush 18x18 inches phyllo dough with 1/4 cup melted butter, layering 8-10 sheets, and trim edges. Fold the dough in half to create a 9x9-inch square.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1 cup chopped pistachios, 1/2 cup coconut flakes, 1/2 cup honey, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt. Spread the mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
- Step 3: Layer 8-10 additional phyllo sheets over the filling, brushing each layer with melted butter. Cut into 12 diamond-shaped pieces.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool, then drizzle with additional honey and serve warm.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (30 min prep + 35 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep melted butter from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 12 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 12). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Coconut-Crusted Baklava with Honey Syrup?
Middle Eastern mediterranean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 35-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
