Best Baklava Recipe | Christine Cushing
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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 😋
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
thank you and hope you are keeping well in Brooklyn! Be safe and see you in the kitchen. You have are great selection there.
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
3 cheers for aunt Sophie ! I think you will love it .
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Oh that is so great. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and it brought back great memories. Be well
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 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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
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.
@catherinedilworth1363
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you completely about Christine. I just discovered her this morning.
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 really appreciate the old authentic recipes just like our grandmother's, mother and aunties make it. Thank you for sharing.👍💖
@ChristineCushing
2 жыл бұрын
It's my pleasure. .. I totally agree.
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!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! Glad you are enjoying my videos/ recipes. HappyNew Year
This recipe is the most simple and clear. Thank you. I’ll definitely make it in the coming year.
😱OMG! Our mouths were literally watering! 😂👍🏻 For sure going to try your recipe!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
It's crazy for sure. Thank you !
I am totally loving your channel!!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks! thank you for spending some time with me in the kitchen.
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much! Be well
@meenatoprani9928
Жыл бұрын
@@ChristineCushing on
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!
One of my favorite desserts! Thank you for showing us this.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure ! We love it here also
You are amazing chef, good instructor.Thank you
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.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
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 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻
Looks so amazing, will definitely be making this! Thank you for the wonderful recipe :)
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. It truly is a family treasure .
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
haha! Yes, that would indeed be very decadent. Thank you
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 🇸🇦
Now that's a 💎 of a recipe!!!!!!!!!!!!! OPA!!!! 💜💜💜
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
For sure !
My favorite❣️. Glad I found your wonderful channel! Thanks Christine!🙂🌸
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
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!🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you make it soon ! It’s really so delicious. Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, you did a beautiful job!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks !
Νόστιμα, η θεία σου θα ήταν περήφανη. Thank you for such a wonderful recipe. Opa! :)
@ChristineCushing
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure. Thank you
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!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Hurray for Karidi ! Thank you
Omg the crunch!!
That looks sooo amazing! Thank you for all your great videos 👍🥰🇨🇦
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
It is my pleasure. Thank you
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!!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
I know right? Glad you liked the video
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!!!
@ChristineCushing
7 ай бұрын
You are most welcome ! I’m so glad you tried and loved it.
@graciepeapea
7 ай бұрын
@@ChristineCushing ❤️❤️❤️🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Wow!!! I don't think I blinked during this video!! That looks SOOO good!!! 😋 I'll definitely be making it! (Wish me luck...)
@ChristineCushing
6 ай бұрын
Good luck... after the fact. Did you make it and how did you love it?
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and it's my pleasure! My aunt was so happy when she saw the video . You have to try it
Looks heavenly 😍😍
This delectable dessert is in my oven right now! Love your recipes, especially the wonderful aromas that permeate our home while making them! ❤
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I need to know how much of that baklava is left. LOL ..
@aura-leekistner1810
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChristineCushing , 1/4th of a 9x15 pan, sent 1/2 to work for my husband's work crew, they loved it! ❤😁
Fabulous!
You make it look so easy! Can't wait to try this recipe. Wish me luck!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! I think you will love it
Whoa!!! That's some talkin' Baklava! I'm definitely going to be making this! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes ! It's my pleasure. Thanks for joining me.
This is the best baklava I have ever made! Thank you, for the recipe, for the tips, for everything! ❤
Oh Wow... Thanks Christine... Looks rich and delicious... Very easy ingredients for sure I will make it one day 👍
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
It's a show stopper for sure.
Amazing recipe, this ones going in my to do list asap!!😍💯
I LOVE Baklava!! I can't wait to try my hand at making this.
Wow!!! Cannot wait to try this!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
I predict a victory !
Amazing!!! 💖 Thank you for sharing it with us! 👍❤️😋😋😋❤️
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure !
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!!
Perfection indeed ❤
~ LoVe ~ LoVe ~ LoVe these recipes...!!! You are an incredible "teacher" and chef.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !
Christine you’re fabulous 🙏!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
As always, a masterclass
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks !
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.
OMG, crunchy!! Thank you for sure your recipe
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
The crunch was crazy !
I will try this! Yum yum!!!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Please do. It’s quite amazing
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!
My god!! This woman is GORGEOUS
OMG, that is friggin amazing!!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Ridiculous !
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.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Susan Campos many thanks. I just made it also. It’s soo delicious.
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!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much! This baklava is truly irresistible . See you back in the kitchen.
@pig0607
6 ай бұрын
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
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!
@poyrazdarknes1100
Жыл бұрын
only this turkish dessert belongs to ottoman cuisine it is not greek
My mouth is watering. I can almost smell and taste it.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's what I like to hear! Thank you
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...❤
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm ever in Victoria, I will check it out. Thank you for watching and glad you are enjoying it.
It was amazingly perfect .I am so happy to find your channel.God bless you 🥰🥰🥰
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏
I was thinking about baklava yesterday then ta-da !!!!!! Your recipe looks utterly delicious !!!!!!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Its meant to be LOL !
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
you make this look so easy ~ lol ~ bought phyllo dough today to try this ~ ~wish me luck!
Wow amazing 😋😋😋
Yum. My yiayia used to make this! I need to try!
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!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I just made it for a birthday last week and the response was insane.. in a good way.
OMG!!! THANK YOU 😊
@ChristineCushing
2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome !
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.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
It is crazy right ? We had the same reaction when I made it for a friend’s birthday last year. Thank you
Yum, I love the taste test, crunch… Greek is best 🥰💗
I love your videos and the way you explain. All the way from Kenya
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ! Sending you greetings to Kenya from Canada .
Wow wow wow.know I also can make this awesome dessert. I loveeee it.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s quite a special one for sure
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
Hands down, baklava is the best dessert on the planet! I can't wait to try this!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
!I think you will love it !
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
It's so true. There are many variations, but this method is a winner. Thank you
@poyrazdarknes1100
Жыл бұрын
only this turkish dessert belongs to ottoman cuisine it is not greek
It's perfect!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks !
one of my favourite things to make .... my mom's favourite thing to eat!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
You are so funny 😂 I can’t stop watching your videos 😍😍😍 thank you 🙏🏼
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
manalLONDON thank you so much !
I’m new to your channel and am so happy I found you!!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome to my kitchen.
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
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks. I would love to hear how it compares to your aunt's .
Love this great job 💯☝🏼🥰💕🥰
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
Beau-ti-ful
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
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.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Dobar Dan. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes I love the spicy note that cinnamon adds. Hvala
Oh Wow! Again, I’m not afraid to try this recipe. Thanks for this amazing video, especially the crunch part. Do you have a recipe book? I’ve looked at two book stores and not found one.
My favorite dessert i always make it for my family and friends
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
My husband will agree 100 % with that. Thank you
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
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.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
That is sooo great. So glad you loved it
heaven!
Super Variation of this ... Super👍👌
@ChristineCushing
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Nice. When I make it, Ihe nut mixture is walnut, pecan, pistachios, cinnamon and a dash of cloves and orange zest
@ChristineCushing
8 ай бұрын
ohh all your combos sounds amazing. I love cloves and orange zest. Bravo !
Your videos are so pleasant to watch😋☺️
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
My favorite baklava video!!
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
You do make me laugh Christine. Great stuff.
@ChristineCushing
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much !
I've always done mine a sheet at a time and added the walnut mixture in two layers. This would certainly be easier!
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, and it changes the texture of it because the filling in the middle holds together . It's really something special.
@glennamanos7384
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! And I brushed the butter on every sheet. Wow the time I would say.lol.
you made me laugh I'm here for the crunch, my brother was like wheres the crunch ;-( so I'm doing you recipe next thank you xoxoxo
@ChristineCushing
Жыл бұрын
Haha ! You will love it . Thank you for watching
World class thanks for a lovely recipe you shared with us bless you ♥️♥️♥️♥️💐💎diamond recipe
@ChristineCushing
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
ERHMAHGERD!! I've just watched your Moussaka video from 2017. That is real 'Bubble' (an old Aussie slang term for "Greek") comfort food and something you would crawl on hands and knees over broken glass to get at. This baklava is the same. I'm a fan of trivia. My Greek word for you is the Anglo girl's name Melissa- which comes from the Greek word for a honey bee.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
ahaha .. crawling on hands and knees is about right. I didn't know that bubble is Aussie slang for Greek.
@Your.Uncle.AngMoh
4 жыл бұрын
@@ChristineCushing We used to have the same rhyming slang the Cockneys in south London have. We also share a dish called "bubble'n'squeak", which is leftover vegetables mashed together, fried in butter, and served for breakfast the next day. It allegedly gets the name from the bubbling, hissing, and squeaking sounds it makes in the pan. Bubble'n'squeak is the full term for Greek- the second word in the term rhyming with the word it is replacing.
I never made baklava with just one layer of nuts. 🤔 I usually throw some of the nut mixture every two sheets as did the rest of my family. I modified the family recipe nut mixture to 50% walnuts and 50% pecans and add honey to my syrup. What can I say, I’m a rebel. I love seeing 🇬🇷 family traditions live on! ❤️. I’m going to try one layer of nuts the next time I make baklava.
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Yes .. I too am a rebel. I tried to mess with ( as in reduce the sugar) this recipe and my husband literally would not let me touch it... Thank you
@briangroves4124
4 жыл бұрын
That was my understanding of this iconic dessert, was that it was made with honey.
@Leilexa
Жыл бұрын
Should be with two layers! One is lazy. Imo
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👍😘
@ChristineCushing
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the soaking gives it that amazing crunch! Thank you
@dianer.9203
4 жыл бұрын
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. 💞