Best Baklava Recipe | Christine Cushing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2020
- How do you pick the best Baklava recipe to make? Look no further than my aunt Sophie’s, Baklava, that you will cherish, as we have. Layered with perfectly crisp phyllo sheets, this decadent baklava is filled with beautifully crunchy walnuts, a hint of cinnamon, doused in clarified butter with just enough syrup to perfectly soak it! No need to apologize for having seconds or thirds. FULL RECIPE BELOW.
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FULL RECIPE: BAKLAVA
Filling:
2 ½ cups ground walnuts
2 tsp. ground cinnamon (10 ml)
¼ cup sugar (50 ml)
1 ½ cup unsalted butter, melted - preferably clarified( 375 ml)
1 package phyllo
Syrup :
2 3/4 cups sugar ( 650ml)
½ tsp. ground cinnamon (2.5 ml)
1 1/4 cup water (300 ml)
1 tsp Lemon juice (5 ml)
baking dish 11 ½ x 17 “ x 2 “ deep (28 cm xx 48 cm x5 cm )
Buttered
Preheat oven to 350 D.
Remove your phyllo from fridge an hour before you want to make you baklava . If frozen , thaw in fridge overnight first.
Make syrup first, by combining sugar and water in a medium pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and add the cinnamon and reduce to a simmer. Cook until syrup forms thick droplets when poured from a small spoon onto a plate. Add a tsp of lemon juice and allow to cool completely.
NOTE : in the video I cooked it down to a slightly thicker consistency, if you want it softer, then cook the syrup down a bit less.
Pulse walnuts with ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon in food processor until coarsely chopped, as per video. Reserve.
Cut phyllo to perfectly match your pan size. It’s best to cut the entire stack with sharp knife and then wrap phyllo tightly in cloth to prevent drying. Use excess phyllo in the middle of baklava.
Lay out 2 sheets of phyllo at a time to fit the pan exactly. Drizzle each double layer gently with melted butter. After half the phyllo is down, sprinkle with the walnut mixture, until evenly spread. Lay the remaining sheets of phyllo on top , in the same fashion, buttering between double layers.
Cut either a diamond or square pattern ( about an inch square) in baklava, making sure to push the knife down to the bottom of pan gently. Pour remaining melted butter, evenly over top of baklava, allowing it to seep to the bottom.
Bake at 350 D, convection for about 30- 35 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
Pour cooled syrup over hot baklava and let stand about 30-90 minutes before serving . It’s best the following day. Store covered at room temperature. After that refrigerate well sealed.
Makes about 32 squares
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My mom’s baklava is different. My grandmother was born in Turkey and my mom in Greece. In her recipe they do not pour the butter over the baklava like you did before baking it. She also does 10 sheets on the bottom and 10 sheets on the top. Then she layers the καρυδιά between several sheet of filo lightly until it is all gone. Her syrup is the water and sugar mix with juice from half a lemon (she leaves the half of lemon in the syrup), then one cinnamon stick, and several pieces of whole cloves. The nut mixture also has ground cloves in it along with the cinnamon and some sugar. I believe this is the Turkish way of doing it. Love your video and Yiasou!
We have been making baklava since I met Greek husband 10 yrs . It was so complicated , but now I can do it with my eyes closed . Thank you Christine for your great technic !
Iam an American , from Brooklyn. I love learning about foods from different cultures. I'm excited to make the Greek lasagna this month , lemon potatoes mid month and finally at the end of this month baklava. So excited , I love your channel. So glad I found you 😋
thank you and hope you are keeping well in Brooklyn! Be safe and see you in the kitchen. You have are great selection there.
Baklava. When I heard the crunch of your sampling, my heart jumped and took me back to my dear Auntie Al.
Thank for reminding me food is an art and a gift of love.
Oh that is so great. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and it brought back great memories. Be well
I just happened to find your channel by accident and all I can say is WOW! I've been binge watching ever since! You are truly amazing and gifted! I absolutely love your Greek recipes and now I'm going to have to try them. You're truly a gift thank you for your positivity especially in these crazy times. God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much! We are definitely in uncertain times that gives us pause to focus on what truly matters. I'm so glad you have been enjoying my videos and see you soon for more.
I agree with you completely about Christine. I just discovered her this morning.
My brother started a baklava business a couple of years ago...as much for friends and his own enjoyment as anything else. When I could hear the crunch of you taking a bite, it was almost as much fun as eating it myself. Thank you for the calorie less treat of this video. Perhaps for the next special occasion, I will try your recipe. To keep weight off, I save baking for special occasions these days but it would surely be worth it.
I have found your channel just before Christmas and I am loving your recipes but more than that, I love your personality and the way that you explain the steps. You make me feel that I too can make my favorite Greek Recipes.
Thank you!
Thank you so much ! Glad you are enjoying my videos/ recipes. HappyNew Year
And now I know what went wrong a couple weeks ago when the bakala failed. This is the best explaination I have ever had ! Yay for Aunt Sophie's baklava.
3 cheers for aunt Sophie ! I think you will love it .
I really appreciate the old authentic recipes just like our grandmother's, mother and aunties make it. Thank you for sharing.👍💖
It's my pleasure. .. I totally agree.
This recipe is the most simple and clear. Thank you. I’ll definitely make it in the coming year.
I am totally loving your channel!!!
Many thanks! thank you for spending some time with me in the kitchen.
One of my favorite desserts! Thank you for showing us this.
My pleasure ! We love it here also
I am so happy that I found your channel. All your videos look so delicious and I can't wait to try them. Thank you Christine.
It’s my pleasure. Thank you and Happy New Year !
My My those looks delicious. Thanks for sharing your video you were on point with everything 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!
😱OMG! Our mouths were literally watering! 😂👍🏻 For sure going to try your recipe!
It's crazy for sure. Thank you !
You are amazing chef, good instructor.Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, you did a beautiful job!
Many thanks !
My favorite❣️. Glad I found your wonderful channel! Thanks Christine!🙂🌸
Welcome to my kitchen. Thank you
OMG my mouth is watering...can’t wait to make this recipe! Thank you so much for this great family recipe!🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
I hope you make it soon ! It’s really so delicious. Thanks for watching
Looks so amazing, will definitely be making this! Thank you for the wonderful recipe :)
My pleasure. It truly is a family treasure .
Wow, Christine! I am definitely making my baklava this way. I never thought to cut the phyllo to size. Brilliant! Thank you very much for doing what you do. Hurray for the Καρύδι!
Hurray for Karidi ! Thank you
That looks sooo amazing! Thank you for all your great videos 👍🥰🇨🇦
It is my pleasure. Thank you
Oh Wow... Thanks Christine... Looks rich and delicious... Very easy ingredients for sure I will make it one day 👍
It's a show stopper for sure.
My holiday heart is in Greece and I fell head over heels in love with the Baklava and I am most definitely going to make it soon. Great channel just a shame I didn't see it during our lock down time. X
I couldn’t press fast enough when I saw you had a recipe for baklava. I think it is my favourite sweet/dessert (topped with a small scoop of vanilla ice-cream if in a very decadent mood). Thanks Christine.
haha! Yes, that would indeed be very decadent. Thank you
Fantastic show! I have seen baclawa pastry chefs put the tray to rest, then place it on a slanted surface in order to let the excess clarified butter and syrup flow out. I loved this recipe!
I lived in both Greece and Saudi Arabia,where l was a nanny to several children in both houses they had a cook ,and l was able to watch this being made many times ,So when l saw you were making it today ,l just had to tune in . My mouth was drooling and l could taste every bite you took. So thank you for reminding me of the many cooking lessons I’ve had and thoroughly enjoyed eating. Greece🇬🇷 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
Omg the crunch!!
Christine! OMG!! Thank you for sharing your family’s recipe with us. I don’t know about anyone else but I feel lucky to have stumbled onto this video. Baklava is my favorite sweet indulgence. You made it look so easy but sinful 🤭 I’m going to try making them.
Thank you and it's my pleasure! My aunt was so happy when she saw the video . You have to try it
Amazing!!! 💖 Thank you for sharing it with us! 👍❤️😋😋😋❤️
My pleasure !
Amazing recipe, this ones going in my to do list asap!!😍💯
These are soooo scrumptious looking...definitely worth a try to make, but I am not that fearless...just going to buy them..but if your in the neighbourhood please come by and drop
them off Christine!! these are just gorgeous!! And love the Greek word of the day..the music amazing!! so beautiful..love it! brings me back to my days with my Greek friends and visiting them! Love my Greek friends!!
Why are you doing this.....Now I I just have to make it and eat it!!!! I can't wait!!! And let me tell you how excited I am to have this recipe now! Love you lots!!! Thanks Sophie too!!!
I know right? Glad you liked the video
You make it look so easy! Can't wait to try this recipe. Wish me luck!!
Good luck! I think you will love it
This delectable dessert is in my oven right now! Love your recipes, especially the wonderful aromas that permeate our home while making them! ❤
Thank you so much! I need to know how much of that baklava is left. LOL ..
@@ChristineCushing , 1/4th of a 9x15 pan, sent 1/2 to work for my husband's work crew, they loved it! ❤😁
I LOVE Baklava!! I can't wait to try my hand at making this.
Looks heavenly 😍😍
Νόστιμα, η θεία σου θα ήταν περήφανη. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe. Opa! :)
My pleasure. Thank you
Fabulous!
OMG, crunchy!! Thank you for sure your recipe
The crunch was crazy !
Christine you’re fabulous 🙏!
Thank you !
It was amazingly perfect .I am so happy to find your channel.God bless you 🥰🥰🥰
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏
My god!! This woman is GORGEOUS
Whoa!!! That's some talkin' Baklava! I'm definitely going to be making this! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Yes ! It's my pleasure. Thanks for joining me.
Christine Bushing your recipe on bavclava dessert was GREAT! So easy to make and delicious to eat it looked like. Crunch too! So yes I will try it. Thank you. Holidays coming up so will be a real treat for everyone.
Susan Campos many thanks. I just made it also. It’s soo delicious.
That is one dish I would love to be making and enjoying it and as hungry as I am usually one pan would only last me a few days and I have to make more. I love the way that one is looking and your family must have eaten it up after devouring their regular meal and having you ready to make another one for them.
Wow!!! Cannot wait to try this!!
I predict a victory !
~ LoVe ~ LoVe ~ LoVe these recipes...!!! You are an incredible "teacher" and chef.
Thank you so much !
Christine, you have me salivating! I miss my Aunt and Uncle's Greek cuisine! If you ever get to Victoria, B.C, check out El Grecko...❤
If I'm ever in Victoria, I will check it out. Thank you for watching and glad you are enjoying it.
Now that's a 💎 of a recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!! OPA!!!! 💜💜💜
For sure !
Perfection indeed ❤
Your baklava has taken me back nearly 50 years, and done so quite wonderfully. My first, and best, baklava experience was as a young man, fresh out of high school, bound for an inexpensive college. I had grown up in rural southern United States and, because of that, my experience with food, and other cultures, was limited to say the least. Lucky for me, while attending classes, I went to work for a wonderful Greek gentleman who was all about family. I can’t remember what the first Greek Festival was all about, but I DO remember the baklava. I’m sure it must have made by someone like you, with a tremendous sense of love for family and steeped in tradition. Thank you for dusting off my memories and letting my tastebuds savor the thought of that long-ago, fabulous baklava once again. You’re quite a girl. Warm thoughts are with you.
thank you so much! Be well
@@ChristineCushing on
Wow!!! I don't think I blinked during this video!! That looks SOOO good!!! 😋
I'll definitely be making it! (Wish me luck...)
Good luck... after the fact. Did you make it and how did you love it?
Delicious! Thank you My grandmas tips besides all the great tips you are showing on this great video are: Hot syrup over hot baklava not cold syrup by the spoonful , so it won't be soggy, a piece of whole clove on each piece of baklava you can always take it out when you eat it but the smell is heavenly, and finally before even trying to cut the baklava put it in the freezer for 15 minutes why? Because it will be a piece of cake cutting the baklava into any shapes you want
This is the best baklava I have ever made! Thank you, for the recipe, for the tips, for everything! ❤
I love the Greek language. I picked up quite a bit many years ago when I was there for a summer. Greece feels like home!
only this turkish dessert belongs to ottoman cuisine it is not greek
I will try this! Yum yum!!!
Please do. It’s quite amazing
My mouth is watering. I can almost smell and taste it.
Yes, that's what I like to hear! Thank you
OMG, that is friggin amazing!!!
Ridiculous !
I made this today. Thank you so much for your recipe. It truly is a beautiful, tasting baklava. Extremely easy recipe to follow. Full of flavor. Absolutely delicious. My four beautiful children and I loved it. Thank you once again. I'm going to make your foccacia next. Yummy. Take care of yourself. You are a wonderful teacher!
Oh thank you so much! This baklava is truly irresistible . See you back in the kitchen.
Well dnt know how yours was a success,I tried this and it was so tough on the inside you could not chew it.I had to throw it away.bI went right by the instructions
So good! Made it and everyone loved it. Took it straight out of the oven and poured it in and everybody wanted to eat it. They couldn’t even wait the whole hour or 30 minutes they ate it up. Definitely will bake again.
It is crazy right ? We had the same reaction when I made it for a friend’s birthday last year. Thank you
Thank you for sharing your recipe. My daughter and I are Chinese so we had 0 idea how to make Baklava.
But we have been hooked on this stuff ever since we tried some really good ones in Seattle and I decided to see if I could make it for her.
I watched a whole lot of videos and I find that your video is the most well-made, and easy to follow. You explained each step very well so there’s no confusion.
So I followed your recipe and my daughter said it tastes just as good as the ones in Seattle!
It was simply D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. 😚👌🏼
Thank you again!!!
You are most welcome ! I’m so glad you tried and loved it.
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I just made this on Saturday.. 2 trays I rolled them tho.. and wow.. so much easier to share a roll and they can cut it in 9 pieces and spread the goodness.. This is only my 2nd time making this.. my 1st batch was for new year’s......I didn’t know what I was missing... I also left the lemon peel in syrup and candied it sorta and used to decorate the top.. absolutely so delicious.. what a wonderful recipe.. I’m hooked and a very popular person now thanks to you 😉.. thank you. I highly recommend this recipe.. the sugar with the walnuts is a must don’t skip it.
That is sooo great. So glad you loved it
As always, a masterclass
Many thanks !
Wow amazing 😋😋😋
Wow wow wow.know I also can make this awesome dessert. I loveeee it.
Thank you. It’s quite a special one for sure
Hello Christine. I had Baklava while in Greece on vacation. Yummy! Not knowing how it was made, I took for granted that it must be hard dessert to make. With you great instruction, I know I can be successful in making it. Thanks.
It's so true. There are many variations, but this method is a winner. Thank you
only this turkish dessert belongs to ottoman cuisine it is not greek
Yum, I love the taste test, crunch… Greek is best 🥰💗
My favorite dessert i always make it for my family and friends
My husband will agree 100 % with that. Thank you
I love your videos and the way you explain. All the way from Kenya
Thank you so much ! Sending you greetings to Kenya from Canada .
you make this look so easy ~ lol ~ bought phyllo dough today to try this ~ ~wish me luck!
I was thinking about baklava yesterday then ta-da !!!!!! Your recipe looks utterly delicious !!!!!!!
Its meant to be LOL !
Love this great job 💯☝🏼🥰💕🥰
Thank you !
I am bosnian so we make baklava as well but have never tried with cinnamon. Gonna give it a try. Thank you so much for sharing.
Dobar Dan. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes I love the spicy note that cinnamon adds. Hvala
OMG!!! THANK YOU 😊
You are most welcome !
Yum. My yiayia used to make this! I need to try!
I live in Astoria Queens New York and this used to be a huge Greek neighborhood you could find this on every corner. You can still find it in a lot of places but it’s not like it used to be. This looks so delicious I got on my treadmill halfway through and stayed on it until the end of the recipe LOL
Oh my! This is a version I will try for sure. I think this just might turn out as good as my dear departed Yaya’s. We use a combination of walnuts with a smidge of almonds. I haven’t tried the technique of pouring the butter over the top, always brushed it on. Pouring sounds like it would totally soak it better. Thanks Christine👍😘
Definitely the soaking gives it that amazing crunch! Thank you
MyFavouriteFoods ChristineCushing thanks! I chuckled when you said you didn’t like the way some folks fold over the phyllo around the edges. My Thia used to tell us to “tuck the baby in bed” and showed us how to tuck and fold the phyllo under the sides. As kids we would always opt for the edge pieces because of the extra phyllo crunchy parts soaked in syrup. 💞
Thank you
You are so funny 😂 I can’t stop watching your videos 😍😍😍 thank you 🙏🏼
manalLONDON thank you so much !
heaven!
It's perfect!
Many thanks !
never heard of Baklava before BUT I think I will have to give this a try :)
it is also an easy recipe to make in a smaller tin.
I love sweet recipes more than savoury unless I am lucky enough to cook a full meal for someone? cooking for myself it is ALWAYS something quick just to fill me up (an ABC meal) this is what my mam called them All Bits Combined so you just take whatever you have and mix it all up
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I just discovered your channel. This baklava looks delicious. My husband’ s birthday is coming and I can’t wait to make it. Thank you!
Thank you ! I just made it for a birthday last week and the response was insane.. in a good way.
Look amazing
Crazy delicious. Thank you
yum
Yummy
I’m new to your channel and am so happy I found you!!
Thank you and welcome to my kitchen.
Hands down, baklava is the best dessert on the planet! I can't wait to try this!
!I think you will love it !
Nice. When I make it, Ihe nut mixture is walnut, pecan, pistachios, cinnamon and a dash of cloves and orange zest
ohh all your combos sounds amazing. I love cloves and orange zest. Bravo !
My aunt evdoksia makes the best baklava I’ve ever tasted. I am actually going to make this recipe as a comparison, but it looks delicious! I also love the channel! Thanks for the content
Many thanks. I would love to hear how it compares to your aunt's .
Your videos are so pleasant to watch😋☺️
Many thanks!
Beau-ti-ful
Many thanks!
World class thanks for a lovely recipe you shared with us bless you ♥️♥️♥️♥️💐💎diamond recipe
My pleasure 😊
I want to thank you for the wonderful opportunity of reliving my past.
When I was a child, my Auntie allena Shapiro would make me a gift of her
Thank you very much for sharing the original recipe.
I love baklava. This looks like it has the right amount if phyllo dough to nuts ratio i would like.
From watching the ‘masters’ make baklava in your istanbul tour video, I always wondered if it was possible for people at home to be able to cut up the phyllo dough in pieces and pour over the butter how they did. I suspected so, but now happy to see it works.
Indeed it does and it's a game changer ! Thanks for watching and hope you try it.
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You do make me laugh Christine. Great stuff.
Thanks so much !
one of my favourite things to make .... my mom's favourite thing to eat!
Thank you !