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    Home > Blog > Appetizers > Brie Filled Baklava

    Brie Filled Baklava

    by Jenny Park · Published: Dec 24, 2019 · Modified: Nov 23, 2020

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    Hi Guys! Today we have Brie Filled Baklava for you! Every now and then, while my boyfriend and I are out getting a bite to eat he tastes something that tugs at his heart strings and he says to me with such deep passion, “BLOG-WORTHY”, which always makes me giggle. This happened a few months ago when we were out getting some pizza. We ordered these spinach and cheese stuffed “pinwheels” my boyfriend got this crazed look in eyes and a couple of days later, after I did a couple tests in the kitchen, there were Pizza Wheels

    Today’s recipe is the result of another Jordan “BLOG-WORTHY” freak out! As a lover of baklava, he has to have a piece every time we run across some, and this time was no different. Except this time when he took a bite he was unexpectedly, but very pleasantly surprised to find a nice layer of rich and creamy cheese in the center! Neither of us have ever seen this before but it makes total sense! How could creamy cheese not go well with flaky, crispy crust, sweet honey, and toasty nuts?! I’m not quite sure it was brie that the restaurant was using, but it seemed to make the most sense to me so that’s what we’re using today for our own baklava!

    Just a bit of layering, brushing and sprinkling involved in this recipe. So easy and they’re so delicious! So go make them and share them, because everyone deserves a little Brie Filled Baklava in their lives. ;) xx, Jenny

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    A close up of brie filled baklava.

    Brie Filled Baklava

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr
    Servings: 32

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 1 cup chopped pistachios plus more for garnish
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 15 sheets phyllo dough, thawed and cut in half
    • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
    • 7 ounces double cream brie, rind removed and softened
    • 1 cup superfine sugar  granulated is fine
    • ⅔ cup honey

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a 9”x13”, rimmed sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine nuts and cinnamon and toss together. Set aside.
    • Brush butter onto parchment and layer 10 sheets of phyllo dough into the pan, brushing butter between each layer.
    • Sprinkle half the nut mixture over the phyllo and repeat step one with 5 more sheets of phyllo.
    • Dot the entire surface with pieces of brie and continue to layer 5 more sheets of phyllo and butter.
    • Sprinkle remaining nut mixture over the phyllo and finish by layering the remaining 10 sheets of phyllo and butter.  Cut 1 inch strips into baklava, in a diagonal pattern each way, creating diamond shaped pieces.
    • Bake for about 1 hour or until golden brown.
    • While the baklava bakes, combine sugar and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
    • Remove baklava from oven and pour sugar mixture over pan. Allow mixture to soak in and sit for about 1 hour. Top with finely chopped pistachios and serve.

      NOTES  

    • *Makes 1 (9”x13”) pan
    Calories: 215kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Protein: 3g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 29mg Sodium: 84mg Potassium: 77mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 12g Vitamin A: 319IU Vitamin C: 1mg Calcium: 22mg Iron: 1mg
    CUISINE: greek
    KEYWORD: baklava

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    December 24, 2019 / 37 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. TheMacaronAddict

      September 21, 2013 at 4:42 am

      Your blog is making me so hungry! I don’t think the cereal I was planning to eat is going to cut it after seeing this!

      themacaronaddict.blogspot.co.uk

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    2. Laura (Tutti Dolci)

      September 20, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      This puts traditional baklava to shame. Drooling over that honey shot!

      Reply
    3. Tieghan

      September 20, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      I love phyllo dough, but have never had baklava! I have been wanting to make it for too long. It is time to change that! This looks awesome!

      Reply
    4. natalie @ wee eats

      September 20, 2013 at 7:01 pm

      Cheese in baklava is serious madness. Madness that I must try.

      Reply
    5. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      September 20, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Sweet goodness! This is awesome!!

      Reply
    6. Emily@TotesDelishy

      September 20, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      Where did you discover this combo? It is fascinating and I am sure delicious!!

      Reply
    7. Brittany

      September 20, 2013 at 5:18 pm

      I am seriously dying over this. How could baklava get any better?!? Oh, that’s right, BRIE.

      Reply
    8. Carol

      September 20, 2013 at 3:31 pm

      These look insanely delicious!!!

      Reply
    9. Jennifer

      September 20, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      This looks amazing – can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    10. Kari@Loaves n Dishes

      September 20, 2013 at 1:07 pm

      That Jordan knows his stuff, cuz man do these look amazing! Nicely done Jenny

      Reply
    11. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking

      September 20, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      Totally makes sense. PS there is an epic story in my husband’s family how after many, many drinks and shot of ouzo in Greek town, some baklava was eaten using pieces of the styrofoam to-go container the baklava to eat it and share it during the car ride home. Big baklava fans in this family!

      Reply
    12. Kateri

      September 20, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Wow! This looks totally insane! I want to taste this!! (really helpfull video too!)

      Reply
    13. Heidi

      September 20, 2013 at 10:33 am

      This looks amazing! So making it this weekend. xo Heidi

      Reply
    14. Sarah Crowder (punctuated. with food)

      September 20, 2013 at 10:10 am

      WHAT? I want this now.

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    15. Alexe @ Keys to the Cucina

      September 20, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Ahh I need this in my mouth asap. I adore baklava and these scrumptious photos!

      Reply
    16. Julie S

      September 20, 2013 at 9:44 am

      I’m ready to run out to the store RIGHT NOW and pick up some brie and phyllo. Haven’t had baklava in ages and this sounds beyond spectacular.

      Reply
    17. Jessie

      September 20, 2013 at 9:43 am

      That is out of control! Looks heavenly.

      Reply
    18. Richard

      September 20, 2013 at 9:35 am

      This is genius.

      Reply
    19. Courtney

      September 20, 2013 at 9:34 am

      This is the kind of genius that makes me want to kick myself for not thinking of it first. Baklava and cheese are meant to be. Gorgeous photos by the way!

      Reply
    20. Belinda @themoonblushbaker

      September 20, 2013 at 9:30 am

      I am so glad you blogged this because well I found a new addiction to filo pastry!

      I have never combine brie and walnuts before but this sounds delicious. So cool with the gif

      Reply
    21. Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen

      September 20, 2013 at 9:21 am

      Holy sweet-savory indulgence! This is the greatest baklava of all time! Love the video, btw.

      Reply
    22. dc

      September 20, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Yes! Yes! Yes! Sorry…but I need a moment!

      Reply
    23. Quyen

      September 20, 2013 at 8:55 am

      What fun! I love cheese in desserts. Nice video too!
      http://liveitinerantly.com

      Reply
    24. Nadine

      September 20, 2013 at 8:51 am

      OMG…brie is my favorite thing…my comfort food! I think this is the best addition to baklava I’ve ever seen and I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    25. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

      September 20, 2013 at 8:33 am

      What a fantastic idea to put brie in there

      Reply
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