Baklava I
Layers of crisp phyllo cradle a warmly spiced walnut filling, then soak up a bright lemon-sugar syrup for a glossy, shattering bite. This Baklava I delivers sweet, nutty flavors with cinnamon warmth and a satisfying crunch—perfect for holidays, celebrations, or an afternoon treat with coffee or tea.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves36
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baklava I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 20
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- 2
Cut the phyllo dough to fit the pan, and place half of the sheets in the bottom of the pan.
- 3
Grind the walnuts with 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a food processor or blender.
- 4
Spread the ground walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
- 5
Place the remaining phyllo sheets on top of the walnut mixture.
- 6
Melt the margarine with the oil in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave.
- 7
Brush the top layer of phyllo with the melted mixture.
- 8
Cut the top layers of phyllo into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
- 9
Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
- 10
While the baklava bakes, make the syrup: Combine 3 1/2 cups sugar, water, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 11
Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat. Let cool slightly.
- 12
Remove the baklava from the oven and pour the syrup over the hot pastry. Cool completely before serving.
- Calories 120.55 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.09 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 5.03 g 2%
- Total Fat 10.66 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.2 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 4.48 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.55 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 7.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 66.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Baklava I is made with 8 ingredients and serves 36. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Ground Cinnamon, Lemon Juice, Margarine, and Phyllo Dough. Each serving provides about 120.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baklava I made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Cinnamon, Lemon Juice, Margarine, Phyllo Dough, Sugar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baklava I?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 120.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baklava I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Baklava I healthy?
- Baklava I has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 120.55 calories and 3.09 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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