The taste of baklava, without all the layering.
Regardless, we agree these internationally renowned pastries are delightful.
In this version, orange zest brightens their walnut filling, which is sweetened with a touch of honey.
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
You’ll love watching them puff and take on color in the oven.
We prefer serving these with coffee or tea for breakfast, or as an after-dinner treat.
Increase oven temperature to 450F.
In a food processor, pulse walnuts until finely ground.
Transfer to a medium bowl and add zest.
Stir into walnut mixture until well combined and let cool.
Place puff pastry directly over the sugar mixture, and then roll into a 14 by 12-inch rectangle.
Using your fingers, gently and evenly spread the cooled nut mixture over the puff pastry.
(This firms up the dough to make it easier to slice.)
Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
