Best 6 Baklava Bars Recipes

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Baklava bars is a delectable dessert that combines layers of crispy filo pastry, sweet and nutty filling, and a rich syrup that seeps into every bite. The origins of baklava can be traced back to ancient times, with variations found across the Middle East, the Balkans, and Central Asia. The creation of baklava bars takes the classic baklava recipe and transforms it into a more convenient and modern format, offering a unique taste experience that is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a special treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKLAVA-STYLE CHEESECAKE BARS



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When I think of baklava, I think of flaky, crispy pastry and sticky honey-lemon syrup with crunchy nuts. These cheesecake bars hit all those notes and more! The added tang of the cream cheese layer only works to enhance the bright tang from the lemon in the honey syrup. Keep these refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Provided by thymeforpineapple

Time 2h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup honey
½ cup water
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
¼ cup finely chopped pistachio nuts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
  • Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in the prepared pan, pressing phyllo into the bottom; brush with some butter. Layer with remaining 11 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while working.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Place on a wire rack and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • While phyllo cools, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread in an even layer over cooled phyllo.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 45 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, bring honey and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, pistachios, and lemon zest until combined. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
  • Spoon over cooled cheesecake. Using excess parchment, lift cheesecake out of the pan, and slice into 2x2-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

COOKIE MIX BAKLAVA BARS



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From the Betty Crocker website. This is a prize winning recipe. I haven't tried it, but I definitely will!

Provided by Jennygal

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (17 1/2 ounce) betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 frozen miniature phyllo cups (from 2.1-oz package)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Spray bottom only of 9x13-inch pan with Pam.
  • Stir cookie base ingredients in large bowl until soft dough forms.
  • Press in bottom of pan and bake 15 minute.
  • Meanwhile in medium bowl, stir filling ingredients together (except phyllo) until well mixed & crumbly.
  • Sprinkle mixture evenly over partially baked base.
  • Crumble frozen phyllo shells evenly over nut mixture. Bake 18-20 minutes or golden.
  • In a small microwaveable bowl, zap all glaze ingredients except vanilla for 1 minute on high, or until bubbly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Drizzle honey mix over phyllo. Cool completely.
  • Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Drizzle each bar with 1/2 teaspoon honey before serving.

BAKLAVA BARS



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I borrowed this magazine from my doctor's waiting room(I promise to return it minus this receipe) This one of Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Recipes and it is easy and delicious and makes a lot!! Not quite authenic Baklava, but good and easier to make

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h18m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

32 ounces packaged sugar cookie dough
1 1/2 chopped walnuts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 (19 ounce) box frozen phyllo miniature tart shells, thawed and crumbled
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated, I did not use
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • spray a 13 x 9 pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • using hands, press sugar cookie dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
  • bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • in a medium bowl, place walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter and allspice.
  • using a fork, stir until mixture is well combined and crumbly.
  • sprinkle mixture over partially baked cookie crust.
  • sprinkle phyllo crumbles over walnut mixture.
  • bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a small microwave bowl, place honey, 2 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, (lemon zest) and lemon juice.
  • Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until bubbly,.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Drizzle honey mixture over baked cookie.
  • Let cool completely in pan on wire rack for about 2 hours.
  • cut into 9 squares, then cut each square into 2 triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.6, Protein 0.1

BAKLAVA BARS



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Santa will love the 21st. cookie of the 25 Days of Christmas.

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 21

COOKIE BASE:
1 pkg sugar cookie mix
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 tsp lemon peel, grated
1 egg
FILLING:
1 1/2 c walnuts, chopped
1/3 c sugar
1/4 c butter, softened
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/8 tsp salt
8 mini fillo shells, frozen
GLAZE:
1/3 c honey
2 Tbsp butter, softened
1 Tbsp brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 tsp lemon juice, fresh
1/4 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp vanilla extract
GARNISH:
5 Tbsp honey

Steps:

  • 1. First pre heat the oven to 350F. Then spray bottom only of 13x9 inch pan with cooking spray. Then in a large bowl stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Then press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • 2. Next in medium bowl stir walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon & the salt with fork until mixture is well mixed and crumbly. Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over partially baked base. Then with your hands crumble frozen fillo shells evenly over nut mixture. Then bake for about 18 to 20 mins longer or until golden brown.
  • 3. Next in small microwavable bowl microwave 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter, the brown sugar, lemon juice & 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon uncovered on High 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in vanilla. Then drizzle honey mixture evenly over fillo. let cool completely for about 2 hours.
  • 4. Then cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Then before serving drizzle 1/2 teaspoon honey over each bar. Store covered at room temperature.

DIDI'S BAKLAVA BARS



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This is my adoption of an amazing original recipe from the BC website! I made the original version, it was awesome... but alas, super expensive!! I needed to make a more budget family vesion, pronto!! I tweaked and tweaked, and this is the final product. Their is a little tutorial going on with the phyllo dough, I hope that...

Provided by Didi Dalaba

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 19

COOKIE BASE
1 batch (or if large batch 1/2 of batch) of your favorite sugar cookie recipe. divide in half. to the half that you will be using add;
1 tsp grated lemon zest
FILLING
1 1/2 c chopped walnuts
1/3 c granulated sugar
1/4 c butter or margarine softened
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp salt
2 1/2 c choppd phyllo dough defrosted
GLAZE
1/3 c honey
2 Tbsp butter or margarine softened
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Using a 13 x 9 inch pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray. To the bottom only of the pan, add your cookie dough that you have now added the grated lemon zest. Press down evenly and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Remove from oven, set aside.
  • 2. While cookie base is baking, get your filling ingredients ready.
  • 3. Start by chopping up your phyllo dough. On a clean flat surface, lay your phyllo dough.
  • 4. Unwrap
  • 5. Measure out about 3-4 inches, and cutting straight down using a sharp knife.
  • 6. Slice into strips, lay the strips ontop of each other and chop roughly.
  • 7. In a bowl, add the rest of your filling and mix well.
  • 8. Remove the cookie base from the oven, add the nut mixture.
  • 9. Add the chopped phyllo dough. Bake for another 25 minutes. As the baklava bars are baking, in a small sauce pan, add the glaze ingredients and bring the mixture to a bubble. Remove from heat, set aside.
  • 10. Remove the baklava bars from oven.
  • 11. Immediately pour glaze over baklava bars.
  • 12. Let cool for at least 1 hour ( I know, just walk away, that's what I have to do ;-) ) Cut into square size of you choice. Enjoy!!

BAKLAVA BARS



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This interesting twist on the Mediterranean classic is packed with flavors that scream fall. The honey. The toasted nuts. The butter and the spices. There's nothing that's not delicious about this dessert. It's easy to make, quick to put together and the perfect guilty pleasure for any fall day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 frozen mini phyllo shells (from 2.1-oz package)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt with fork until mixture is well mixed and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over partially baked base. With hands, crumble frozen phyllo shells evenly over nut mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter, the brown sugar, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon uncovered on High 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Drizzle honey mixture evenly over phyllo . Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Before serving, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon honey over each bar. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh phyllo dough: Fresh phyllo dough is more pliable and easier to work with than frozen dough. If you're using frozen dough, thaw it completely before using.
  • Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter: This will help to create a crispy, flaky crust.
  • Don't overfill the baklava bars: The filling should be no more than 1/2-inch thick, or the bars will be too dense.
  • Bake the baklava bars until they are golden brown: This will ensure that the filling is cooked through and the crust is crispy.
  • Let the baklava bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
  • Serve the baklava bars with a drizzle of honey or syrup: This will add extra sweetness and flavor to the bars.

Conclusion:

Baklava bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. With their crispy phyllo dough crust and sweet, nutty filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give baklava bars a try!

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