BACON BAKLAVA
We really liked the sweet and savory flavor combination in this baklava. Such a treat! Traditionally baklava is filled with nuts. We loved the smoky addition of chopped bacon in between the flaky phyllo layers. This is decadent and delicious.
Provided by Cheryl Miller
Categories Other Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Thaw the phyllo at room temperature for 2 hours. Cut in half crosswise to get sheets approximately 9x13 to fit the baking pan. Keep the phyllo covered at all times with waxed paper and a damp tea towel to keep it from drying out.
- 2. Lightly butter the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan. Place one sheet of the phyllo in pan and brush carefully with melted butter. Add 7 more sheets, brushing each with butter.
- 3. In a bowl, combine the walnuts, pecans, bacon and the 3/4 cup sugar. Mix well. Sprinkle 1 cup evenly over the pastry in the pan. Drizzle with some melted butter.
- 4. Top with 4 sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter. Sprinkle another cup of nut-bacon mixture, drizzle butter.
- 5. Repeat the 4-sheet / nut mixture / drizzle routine 4 more times. Place the remaining 8 sheets of pastry on top, brushing each with melted butter.
- 6. With a sharp knife, cut diagonally, cutting to but not through the bottom layer. Continue cutting at about 1-inch spacing until you have approximately 48 diamond-shaped pieces.
- 7. Bake 1 hour at 325º. Remove from oven; finish cutting diamonds; cool thoroughly.
- 8. When pastry is cooled, prepare the syrup in a saucepan, combining the 2 cups sugar, the water, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks. Boil gently for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon, stir well.
- 9. Pour warm syrup evenly over cooled pastry. Cool completely. Store loosely covered at room temperature.
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Kamis Emma
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The bacon gave it a unique flavor that we all enjoyed. The honey syrup was also a great addition.
Samuel Johnson
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
marion wangui
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup is the perfect finishing touch.
Sad Sad
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The bacon added a nice savory flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
JOEL JACOBS
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The bacon gave it a unique flavor that we all enjoyed. The honey syrup was also a great addition.
Prapti Pokhrel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Missam Abbas
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup is the perfect finishing touch.
Shoiab Khan
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The bacon added a nice savory flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Video Comedy565
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The bacon gave it a unique flavor that we all enjoyed. The honey syrup was also a great addition.
sajidkhan sajidkhan
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Bosy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup is the perfect finishing touch.
Noah Possum
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The bacon added a nice savory flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Gianna Dominick
[email protected]I made this for my family and they loved it! The bacon gave it a unique flavor that we all enjoyed. The honey syrup was also a great addition.
PreciousBoyGamer
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor to the baklava, and the honey syrup was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.