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Sweet Persian Baklava with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup

Name: Sweet Persian Baklava with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted pistachios, finely chopped; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 package phyllo dough, thawed; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons rose water

A Persian twist on the classic dessert, featuring fragrant rose water syrup and crushed pistachios layered between flaky phyllo.

4.7(88 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 15, 2025

Sweet Persian Baklava with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Nut Filling

Phyllo Layers

Rose Water Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 510 kcal
Protein: 7.75 g
Carbs: 54.67 g
Fat: 32 g
Fiber: 3.42 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 6114 kcal
Protein: 93 g
Carbs: 656 g
Fat: 384 g
Fiber: 41 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups unsalted pistachios finely chopped	1360	52	88	110	24
1 cup walnuts finely chopped	780	18	16	78	8
1/4 cup granulated sugar	195	0	50	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cardamom	6	0	1	0	1
1 package phyllo dough thawed	1110	21	230	12	8
1 cup unsalted butter melted	1628	2	0	184	0
1 cup granulated sugar	774	0	200	0	0
1/2 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/4 cup honey	257	0	70	0	0
1 tablespoon lemon juice	4	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons rose water	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Nut Mixture

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine pistachios, walnuts, sugar, and cardamom in a bowl.
2
Mix Thoroughly
Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for layering.

Preparing the Phyllo Dough

1
Unwrap and Cover
Carefully unwrap the phyllo dough and cover with a damp towel to prevent drying.
Tip: Keep phyllo covered while working to avoid drying out.
2
Grease Dish
Use melted butter to generously grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3
Layer Phyllo Sheets
Lay a sheet of phyllo in the dish, brushing with butter, and repeat with 8 more sheets.
Tip: Handle phyllo dough gently as it tears easily.

How to Make Sweet Persian Baklava with Pistachio and Rose Water Syrup

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Layering Process
Alternate 1/3 of nut mixture with 3 layers of phyllo until used up, finishing with 5 buttered phyllo sheets on top.
2
Scoring Process
Using a sharp knife, score the assembled baklava into desired square or diamond shapes before baking.
3
Baking Process
Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 1 hour or until golden brown on top.