CHRISTMAS BAKLAVA

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This is a variation on pralines. Use cinnamon and nutmeg to taste, and dust a little powdered sugar on top. Yum!

Provided by Shane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 37m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound chopped pecans
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1 pound) packages brown sugar substitute (such as Splenda ®)
2 cups sugar substitute (such as Splenda)
1 cup evaporated milk
¼ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan.
  • Stir the pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl until evenly blended. Drizzle in the honey and vanilla, mixing well.
  • Place the brown sugar substitute, white sugar substitute, evaporated milk, and butter in a pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, 12 to 15 minutes. Gradually stir in the pecan mixture. Remove from heat.
  • Unroll 3 sheets of phyllo and place in the prepared baking pan. Dust lightly with flour. Spoon a thin layer of the pecan-sugar mixture over the phyllo sheets. Cover with 3 more phyllo sheets, dust with flour, and spoon the pecan-sugar mixture over the phyllo. Repeat three more times ending with phyllo sheets on top, and using all the phyllo and pecan-sugar mixture to make a stack about 1 inch high.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely before dusting with confectioners' sugar, and cutting into 2 inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 61.4 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

Sandy Sierra
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Can't wait to try this!


Sarmin Khatun
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This looks so good!


Ubedullah Shaikh
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Mahad Asim
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Amazing!


Mohamed Sherif
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Delicious!


zakai
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Wow!


Ahmed Rajpoot
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Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Yaqoob Khan
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This recipe is a keeper!


Sonu As
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I'll definitely be making this baklava again for my next party.


Amarachi Okoronkwo
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This was the best baklava I've ever had!


Archibald Thaddeus Taylor
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Baklava is one of my favorite desserts, and this recipe did not disappoint.


Prosty
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This baklava is the perfect holiday treat! It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your guests.


Tanzila Akter
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The phyllo dough was a bit difficult to work with, but the baklava was worth the effort.


Md Nahid Annatto Bappi
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The baklava was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Sifiso Patrick
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I love the addition of cranberries to this baklava. It gives it a festive touch and a tart flavor that balances out the sweetness of the filling.


Keevenna Brandon
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This was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the baklava was delicious.


Ephraim Kanyagi
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I've made baklava many times before, but this recipe was by far the best. The baklava turned out perfectly flaky and crispy.


Aiddah Machere
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This baklava was a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone loved the flaky phyllo dough and the sweet, nutty filling.