Greek Ice Cream Baklava - traditional recipe

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 480 ml melted butter
• 1 package of phyllo dough (approx. 20 sheets)
• 240 ml chopped walnuts
• 240 ml chopped almonds
• 1/480 ml chopped pistachios
• 240 ml granulated sugar
• 1/480 ml honey
• 240 ml of water
• 5 ml cinnamon powder
• Vanilla ice cream, to serve

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grease a rectangular mold with butter.
3. Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough in the mold, brushing each with melted butter.
4. Repeat until you have 5 layers.
5. Evenly sprinkle the walnuts, almonds, and pistachios over the top layer.
6. Cover with another 5 layers of buttered phyllo dough.
7. Continue layering with the remaining phyllo dough and nuts.
8. In a pot, combine sugar, honey, and water. Cook over medium heat until a thick caramel forms, stirring occasionally.
9. Pour the caramel over the layered phyllo dough and sprinkle with cinnamon.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp.
11. Allow to cool completely.
12. Cut into squares and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.