HONEY NUT & CREAM CHEESE BAKLAVA
I love serving impressive desserts that look like you spent hours in the kitchen when, in reality, they're really easy to make. This is one of those recipes. -Cheryl Lundquist, Wake Forest, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar until blended. Stir in walnuts., Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan. Layer 20 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, spritzing each with cooking spray. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out., Spread with half of the walnut mixture. Layer with five more phyllo sheets, spritzing each with cooking spray. Spread remaining walnut mixture over phyllo. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, spritzing each with cooking spray., Cut into 1-1/2-in. diamonds. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine water, honey and remaining sugar; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Pour over warm baklava., Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
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Deanna Sutherland
deanna.s@hotmail.frI would give this baklava a 3 out of 5 stars.
Leonice Ayuma
ayumal93@gmail.comOverall, I thought the baklava was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.
Fori Irof
fori_irof35@hotmail.comThe baklava was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would look for a more affordable recipe next time.
Jade James
jadej@yahoo.comThe baklava was a bit bland. I think I would add more spices to the honey syrup next time.
Jamie Higgins
j.h7@hotmail.comThe baklava was a bit too crumbly. I think I would use a different type of phyllo dough next time.
Rony Sheikh
rony_sheikh64@hotmail.comThe baklava was a bit dry. I think I would add more butter to the phyllo dough next time.
jazim mirza
j.m@yahoo.comThis baklava is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less honey in the syrup.
Samiul Hoque
hoques90@hotmail.comI've tried several baklava recipes, but this one is by far the best. The honey-nut filling is perfect, and the phyllo dough is crispy and flaky.
Dj Jessome
d.j@yahoo.comThis baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and unique.
Deliwe Solani
deliwe-solani20@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of baklava, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive!
Goharzad Khan
goharzad@hotmail.comThis baklava is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Reay Lifefunny
reay.l@gmail.comI love the way the honey syrup soaks into the phyllo dough. It makes the baklava so moist and flavorful.
King OF Masum
king_o93@gmail.comThis baklava is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Abdul Rehmat Baig
abdul.r19@gmail.comThe cream cheese adds a nice richness to this baklava. It's not too overpowering, but it definitely makes the baklava more decadent.
Nikki Mazzella
n-mazzella24@hotmail.comI love the honey-nut filling in this baklava. It's so sweet and nutty, and it pairs perfectly with the crispy phyllo dough.
Muhammad Ramazan
ramazanm38@gmail.comThis was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the baklava was delicious.
Ntombikhona Princess
ntombikhona39@yahoo.comI've made this baklava several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Aaa Aaa
a_a@yahoo.comThis baklava was a hit at my party! The combination of honey, nuts, and cream cheese was perfect, and the phyllo dough was crispy and flaky.