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Pakhlava – Georgian Baklava With Walnuts and Honey

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Intro/Story

Layers of pastry stack like gears in a clockwork engine, walnuts and honey flowing like molten brass. Pakhlava glows as a sweet invention of steam and tradition.

Pakhlava is Georgia’s version of Baklava, made with layers of thin pastry, walnuts, sugar, and honey syrup. Unlike Middle Eastern Baklava, Georgian Pakhlava often uses spices such as cinnamon and cloves, giving it a distinctive aroma. It is served at festive tables, especially during holidays and celebrations.

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Ingredients

• 500 g phyllo pastry sheets
• 300 g walnuts, finely chopped
• 150 g sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• 200 g butter, melted
• 200 ml honey syrup (honey + water)

Preparation Parameters

• Preparation time: 20 minutes
• Cooking time: 40 minutes
• Total time: 1 hour
• Yield: 4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Layer phyllo sheets in a buttered baking dish, brushing each with melted butter.
3. Add walnut mixture (walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, cloves) between layers.
4. Repeat until dish is filled, ending with pastry layers.
5. Cut into diamond shapes before baking.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden.
7. Pour honey syrup over hot Pakhlava, let soak before serving.

Nutritional Facts (per piece, approx.)

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 24g

Tips & Variations

• Use hazelnuts or almonds instead of walnuts.
• Add orange zest for a citrus note.
• Serve with tea or coffee for balance.

Next Steps

Do you like our recipe? You can find more recipes in the Desserts Section here.

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• Kartuli Cake – Georgian Festive Sponge Cake
• Georgian Walnut Cookies – Festive Nutty Treats
• Sweet Khachapuri – Georgian Honey‑Filled Bread
• Georgian Fruit Compote – Traditional Refreshing Drink

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