HONEY NUT & CREAM CHEESE BAKLAVA

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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

Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 cup spreadable honey nut cream cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3 cups chopped walnuts
1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup water
1/2 cup honey

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Deanna Sutherland
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I would give this baklava a 3 out of 5 stars.


Leonice Ayuma
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Overall, I thought the baklava was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Fori Irof
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The baklava was a bit too expensive to make. I think I would look for a more affordable recipe next time.


Jade James
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The baklava was a bit bland. I think I would add more spices to the honey syrup next time.


Jamie Higgins
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The baklava was a bit too crumbly. I think I would use a different type of phyllo dough next time.


Rony Sheikh
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The baklava was a bit dry. I think I would add more butter to the phyllo dough next time.


jazim mirza
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This 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
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I'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
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This baklava is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious and unique.


Deliwe Solani
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I'm not a big fan of baklava, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and addictive!


Goharzad Khan
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This baklava is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Reay Lifefunny
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I love the way the honey syrup soaks into the phyllo dough. It makes the baklava so moist and flavorful.


King OF Masum
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This baklava is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abdul Rehmat Baig
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The cream cheese adds a nice richness to this baklava. It's not too overpowering, but it definitely makes the baklava more decadent.


Nikki Mazzella
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I 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
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This was my first time making baklava, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the baklava was delicious.


Ntombikhona Princess
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I'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
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This 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.