Description
Cinnamon Bun Baklava is a delightful fusion of traditional baklava and cinnamon rolls, layered with spiced sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Phyllo Dough: The base of baklava, providing the signature flaky texture. Ensure it is thawed before use.
- Brown Sugar: Adds caramel-like sweetness and depth to the filling blend.
- Cinnamon: The star spice that gives the baklava its warm flavor.
- Walnuts: Finely chopped to add texture and richness.
- Butter: Used to layer the phyllo, ensuring it’s rich and crispy.
- Maple Syrup: This will be drizzled over the baklava, creating a sweet glaze and enhancing the flavors.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.
- Lay a sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the prepared dish and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat this process with several layers (about 8), brushing each layer with butter.
- Spoon a thin layer of the walnut mixture over the phyllo dough and then repeat the layering process: more phyllo, more butter, and then the walnut mixture until all ingredients are used.
- Top with a final layer of phyllo dough, brushing the top layer generously with butter.
- Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes before placing it in the oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the baklava is golden brown and crispy.
- While the baklava is baking, prepare the maple syrup glaze by heating maple syrup in a saucepan until warm.
- Once the baklava is baked, pour the warm maple syrup evenly over the baklava.
- Let the baklava cool before serving to enjoy the full flavor!
Notes
- Use Fresh Phyllo: Ensure your phyllo dough is fresh for the best texture and flavor. Thaw it completely in the refrigerator before use.
- Brush Generously: Don’t skip on the butter! Each layer of the phyllo should be adequately brushed with butter to achieve that golden crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Cinnamon Buff Baklava, Baklava Recipe, Dessert