While baklava might seem like a complicated dessert, I'm here, and so excited, to let you know that it's actually one of the simplest desserts out there!
1
Prepare the simple syrup. Pulse the walnuts with sugar and cinnamon until finely chopped.
2
Layer third of the phyllo sheets and brush each layer with melted butter. Add half of the walnut mixture.
3
Top with half of the remaining sheets and add the remaining walnuts mixture.
4
Add the rest of the phyllo sheets and brush with melted butter. Cut into diamonds and bake in the oven for 1 hour.
5
Right when you take the baklava out of the oven, pour the cool syrup all over the hot baklava.
6
Let it sit for an hour and top with ground pistachios.