Greek · dessert
Baklava (Greek)
Baklava (Greek) reads sweetness 6.7, richness 6.2 and nutty 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Greek dessert, about 2 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.8 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 6.2 · Nutty 5.8 · Citrus 5.6 · Floral 4.6 · Sourness 4.4 · Earthy 3.4 · Warm Spice 2.7 · Bitterness 2.2 · Umami 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Herbaceous 0.5
What's in it (10)
- 1 lb phyllo dough
- 3 cups walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 strips orange peel
Time & effort: about 2 hr 15 min (1 hr 15 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 436.9 kcal, 6.9 g protein, 32.1 g fat, 35.5 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Layer buttered phyllo sheets in a pan, adding chopped spiced nuts every few sheets.
- Cut into diamonds or squares and bake at 180C until golden.
- Pour cooled honey syrup over hot baklava and allow to soak for several hours before serving.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Tufahije (Walnut-Stuffed Poached Apples) — Bosnian
- Briouat (Stuffed Fried Pastries) — Moroccan
- Rétes (Hungarian Strudel) — Hungarian
- Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread) — German
- Cannoli Siciliani — Italian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.