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Layered Custard Baklava with Nuts and Honey Syrup

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Layered Custard Baklava with Nuts and Honey Syrup is an elegant dessert that combines flaky phyllo pastry, creamy semolina custard, crunchy nuts, and fragrant honey syrup for a decadent treat ideal for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package phyllo dough sheets, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup semolina
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for custard)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
  2. In a saucepan, heat milk and gradually stir in semolina and 1/2 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat. Whisk in beaten eggs and vanilla extract. Let custard cool slightly.
  4. Layer half of the phyllo sheets in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
  5. Spread the cooled custard evenly over the layered phyllo.
  6. Mix chopped nuts with cinnamon and sprinkle over the custard.
  7. Layer remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
  8. Score the top phyllo layer into diamonds or squares using a sharp knife.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
  10. While baking, prepare the syrup: simmer honey, 1/2 cup sugar, water, lemon juice, and orange zest for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. As soon as the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the hot syrup evenly over it.
  12. Let soak and cool for at least 20–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use a damp towel to keep unused phyllo sheets from drying out while assembling.
  • Substitute orange blossom or rose water in syrup for a floral touch.
  • Mix nuts like almonds or hazelnuts for deeper flavor.
  • Let baklava rest a day for optimal flavor blending.
  • Do not reheat to preserve phyllo crispness; serve at room temperature.

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