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Cardamom and Pistachio Baklava

Fragrant cardamom-infused syrup and nutty pistachios create a melt-in-your-mouth baklava with flaky phyllo dough. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for impressing friends and family.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound phyllo dough thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups 3 sticks unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups shelled pistachios finely ground
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the ground pistachios, 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom, and cinnamon. Make sure everything is well combined.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan or microwave. Set it aside to cool slightly.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the pan, and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this process with 6 more sheets of phyllo dough.
  • Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the buttered phyllo layers.
  • Layer the remaining phyllo dough sheets on top of the pistachio mixture, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you go. Again, about 7 layers of phyllo on top, each brushed with melted butter.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • While the baklava is baking, make the syrup. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, honey, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of ground cardamom. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  • Once the baklava is out of the oven, immediately pour the hot syrup evenly over it.
  • Let the baklava cool completely in the pan before serving.