HAWAIIAN-STYLE BAKLAVA
found this recipe in a magazine years ago My personal pref is to use a little less coconut but certainly try it as recipe directs and then make judgements as your tastes direct you
Provided by Christine Yandell
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Let phyllo dough thaw at room temperature. Cut sheets in half crosswise; cover with damp towel. Butter the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Combine the nuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon,and nutmeg; set aside. Layer 15 half-sheets of phyllo in the pan, brushing with melted butter between each sheet. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture atop phyllo. Repeat with another 15 phyllo sheets, the remaining nut mixture and butter. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing with butter as above. Score the top into 1 1/2-onch diamonds. Bake in 350 degree oven 40 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the granulated sugar,water, and honey. Boil gently, uncovered, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in juice. Pour syrup over pastry. Cut into diamonds. Cool. Makes 36
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Roberta Wells
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves baklava or Hawaiian flavors.
Dallas Gee
[email protected]I've never made baklava before, so I was a little intimidated by this recipe. But it turned out great! I'm so glad I tried it.
Dickson Obioma
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my baklava didn't turn out flaky. It was more like a dense cake.
Joe Becerra
[email protected]This baklava is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
MD mehedi hasan Zihad
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. It turned out great!
Sean Botha
[email protected]This is the perfect dessert to serve at a luau or Hawaiian party.
JIGAR SALOON
[email protected]I've never had Hawaiian baklava before, but I'm hooked. This recipe is a keeper.
Tocataco Tina
[email protected]This baklava is a bit more expensive to make than traditional baklava, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.
Geeta Dilmadhu
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pineapple, but I loved this baklava. The flavors are perfectly balanced.
Khan Zaadi
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.
Wajahat Hussain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the baklava turned out perfectly. It was flaky and crispy on the outside and gooey and flavorful on the inside.
Muhammad Shahbaz Bhatti
[email protected]This is the best baklava I've ever had. The pineapple and coconut flavors are amazing together.
Faridat faridat
[email protected]This baklava was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about the unique Hawaiian flavors.