Warm Honey Baklava with Toasted Walnuts

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This warm honey-soaked baklava features layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with toasted walnuts and fragrant spices, finished with a drizzle of honey. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, walnuts into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 20 min Cook: 45 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 2 cups toasted chopped walnuts with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  3. Step 3: Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing it lightly with melted butter; repeat layering 6 sheets, each brushed with butter.
  4. Step 4: Evenly spread the walnut mixture over the layered phyllo.
  5. Step 5: Layer the remaining 6 phyllo sheets on top, brushing each sheet with butter as before.
  6. Step 6: Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and immediately drizzle 1/2 cup honey evenly over the hot baklava.
  9. Step 9: Let cool to room temperature to allow the honey to soak in before serving.

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