Christmas Baklava Recipe for The Perfect Holiday

Ouadie Rhabbouron

Bring the magic of the holidays to your dessert table with this Christmas Baklava — a festive twist on the classic Middle Eastern treat! Layers of buttery phyllo dough, crunchy spiced nuts, and sweet cinnamon-honey syrup come together in a dessert that’s crispy, sticky, warm, and irresistibly nostalgic.

Infused with flavors like cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of orange zest, this baklava is perfect for Christmas gatherings, edible gifts, or cozy winter nights with hot tea.

Ingredients

For the Nut Filling:

  • 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, and almonds), finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

For the Layers:

  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed

  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Christmas Syrup:

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup honey

  • 1 cinnamon stick

  • 2–3 whole cloves

  • 1 strip of orange peel

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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