CASHEW BAKLAVA

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I always wanted to make Baklava, but it seemed like so much work. The son of my neighbor's friend showed us both how to make it...it's really quite easy and so delicious. I like to mix up the nuts in the filling and use walnut, cashews or pecans.-Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups salted cashews
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2/3 cup butter, melted
16 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
1-1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup honey
3 lemon slices
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. For filling, in a food processor, combine the cashews, walnuts, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice. Cover and pulse until nuts are finely chopped. Brush a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan., Layer four sheets of phyllo dough in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with butter., Using a sharp knife, cut into 24 triangles. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard lemon slices and cloves. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and let stand overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Mahle Radebe
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I've never made baklava before, but this recipe made it easy. The cashew filling was a nice twist on the traditional recipe.


Shiriti Biswas
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cashew baklava again and again.


Rehman Kamboh
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I'm not a fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed this baklava. The cashew filling was very subtle.


Deutsche Frau
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This cashew baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Alituwa Najat
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I made this baklava for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone kept asking for the recipe.


Mary Bott
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This is the best baklava I've ever had! The cashew filling is so rich and flavorful.


Durjoy Saha
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I had some trouble finding cashew butter, but I was able to make my own using the recipe provided.


Lakhi Randle
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The cashew baklava was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Justin Ayen Okech
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This recipe was easy to follow and the baklava turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Kaweesi Bashir
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I'm not usually a fan of baklava, but this cashew version was surprisingly delicious.


catherine skelhorn
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This cashew baklava was a huge hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the crispy phyllo dough.