Cashew Baklava: The Indulgent Dessert You Can’t Resist
Discover the rich and nutty flavors of Cashew Baklava, an indulgent dessert that is impossible to resist. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cashews and cinnamon.
- Layer phyllo dough in a greased baking pan, brushing each layer with butter.
- Spread the cashew mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Continue layering dough, finishing with buttered phyllo on top.
- Cut into diamond shapes and bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and vanilla to create syrup.
- Pour syrup over baklava after removing it from the oven.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the sugar syrup.
- Let the baklava sit overnight for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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