Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios

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Layers of crisp phyllo filled with walnut spice, drizzled with warm honey and topped with toasted pistachios. This Greek recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs phyllo dough, butter, walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 40 min Serves 12 Mediterranean cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Step 2: Mix 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl.
  3. Step 3: Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 1/4 tbsp melted butter.
  4. Step 4: Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, then brush with 2/3 tbsp melted butter. Add 3 more sheets, brushing each with 2/3 tbsp melted butter (total 2.5 tbsp for bottom layers).
  5. Step 5: Spread the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
  6. Step 6: Place 4 more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each with 2/3 tbsp melted butter (total 2.5 tbsp for top layers).
  7. Step 7: Cut the baklava into 1-inch squares and brush with the remaining 1/4 tbsp melted butter.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
  9. Step 9: While still hot, pour 1/2 cup honey over the baklava.
  10. Step 10: Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pistachios.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios take to make?

Total time is about 80 minutes (40 min prep + 40 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 Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios?

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 phyllo dough from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios?

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 Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios 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 Honey-Baked Baklava with Pistachios?

Mediterranean greek 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.

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