Mix Nuts Baklava: Quick Pistachio & Almond Phyllo Baklava
This super quick Mix Nuts Baklava is a simplified version of the classic Middle Eastern dessert. Crispy layers of phyllo pastry are filled with a sweet mixture of pistachios and almonds, baked until golden, and soaked in warm sugar syrup for a rich and flaky treat.
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What is Mix Nuts Baklava?
Baklava is a layered pastry dessert made with thin phyllo sheets, nuts, and butter or ghee, finished with fragrant sugar syrup. This quick version keeps the same crispy texture and nutty sweetness while making the process much easier.
Main Ingredient of Mix Nuts Baklava:
Phyllo Sheets – 8 to 10
Crushed Pistachios – ½ cup
Crushed Almonds – ½ cup
Castor Sugar – ¼ cup
Ghee – ½ cup
For Sugar Syrup:
Sugar – 1 cup
Water – ½ cup
What Is So Special About Mix Nuts Baklava?
This recipe delivers the signature crispy layers and sweet nut filling of traditional baklava but with fewer steps, making it perfect for quick dessert cravings.
Quick and Easy Mix Nuts Baklava:
With simple layering and minimal ingredients, this baklava comes together quickly and bakes into a golden, flaky dessert.
How to make Mix Nuts Baklava
- In a bowl mix crushed pistachios, crushed almonds, and castor sugar.
- Brush a thin layer of ghee on a Meyer BakeMaster mini oven tray so the phyllo sheets stick.
- Place a stack of 3–4 phyllo sheets on the tray.
- Spread the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
- Add another 3–4 phyllo sheets on top and pour a generous amount of ghee over them.
- Cut the baklava into your desired shapes before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Immediately pour hot sugar syrup over the baked baklava and allow it to cool completely before serving.
Expert Tips
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Always cut the baklava before baking to maintain clean layers.
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Pour hot syrup on hot baklava for the best absorption and flavour.
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