Baklava with Coconut and Honey Syrup

Layered filo pastry with almonds and coconut, baked until crisp and served with a syrupy orange and cherry glaze.

Cook Time

10 mins

Produces

1 person

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

85
g

Butter

Melted

Fruits

85
g

Coconut

Desiccated

1
piece

Orange

Juice only

1
piece

Orange

Segmented

GrainsCereals

4
sheets

Filo Pastry

Ready-made

Liquids

3
tbsp

Cherry Juice

From a can of cherries

NutsSeeds

85
g

Almonds

Flaked

Other

3
tbsp

Honey

For the filling

2
tbsp

Honey

For the syrup

Steps

Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Layer filo sheets on a baking tray, brushing each with butter and scattering almonds, coconut, and honey between layers.
Brush the top layer with butter and honey, then bake for 5 to 7 minutes until golden-brown.
Simmer orange juice and honey in a pan until reduced, then coat orange segments in the syrup.
Cut baklava into triangles and serve topped with syrup and a drizzle of cherry juice.