From Classic to Modern: 5 Baklava Recipes You Need to Try

From Classic to Modern: 5 Baklava Recipes You Need to Try offers a collection of our favourites alongside newer versions of this popular dessert. Each variety of baklava offers its own texture and sweetness, shaped by regional styles and family traditions. Some use layers of crisp phyllo and crushed nuts, others are rolled or shaped for simpler serving. These baklava recipes show how a few basic ingredients can create something special across different cultures and generations.

Easy Baklava with Pistachio

My super-easy Turkish Pistachio Baklava (Fıstıklı Baklava in Turkish) recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make your own homemade version. Baklava is a very popular Turkish sweet dating back to the Ottoman Empire, featuring flaky filo pastry layers, nuts, and syrup.

To learn more: Easy Turkish Pistachio Baklava

Homemade Middle Eastern Walnut Baklava

This Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklava is a scrumptious creation that beautifully combines layers of filo pastry with the richness of walnuts and a sweet, simple syrup.

But what truly makes this recipe special is the love and artisanship that goes into creating each delicate layer of hand-rolled phyllo sheets.

To learn more: Authentic Middle Eastern Walnut Baklava

Baklava Cheesecake

Spoil your guests this Christmas with this Best Baklava Cheesecake recipe. This impressive Middle Eastern-inspired dessert is made with indulgently sweet and nutty Turkish Baklava layers topped with creamy and rich cheesecake.

To learn more: Best Baklava Cheesecake

Sari Burma - Saragli

Sari Burma Baklava Rolls, known as Saragli in Greek cuisine and Burma Baklava in Turkish cuisine, are a delicious twist on the classic layered baklava. They’re made with flaky phyllo dough, a filling of finely chopped nuts, and soaked in a fragrant syrup.

To learn more: Sari Burma Baklava Rolls - Saragli

Cold Baklava with Milk

Soğuk Baklava, or “Cold Baklava with Milk,” is a lighter, milk-based take on the traditional Turkish dessert Pistachio Baklava. Instead of the usual sugar syrup, it’s soaked in a cool, sweetened milk mixture and served chilled. It’s still made with layers of crispy phyllo dough and finely chopped nuts, but it has a refreshing and creamy texture, is smoother, and far less heavy. 

To learn more: Soğuk Baklava - Cold Baklava with Milk