Pecan Pie Baklava
Pecan Pie Baklava is a delightful fusion dessert that combines flaky phyllo pastry with the rich, nutty flavor of pecans. Each layer is brushed with melted butter and infused with warm spices, then drizzled with a sweet honey syrup that brings it all together. Perfect for holidays or as a special treat, this decadent dessert is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup melted butter (for brushing)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer six sheets of phyllo dough in the dish, brushing each with melted butter.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Spread half of the pecan mixture over the phyllo layers and top with three more sheets of dough, brushing with butter between layers.
- Repeat with the remaining pecan mixture and finish with six more sheets of phyllo, cutting diamond shapes on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare syrup by heating honey and water together; drizzle over warm baklava and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (72g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in walnuts or chocolate chips. - Ensure your syrup is cool before pouring it over warm baklava to prevent sogginess.