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| Course | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Ottoman Empire |
| Serving temperature | Cold, room temperature or re-warmed |
| Main ingredients | Filo pastry, nuts, syrup |
| Variations | Multiple |
Baklava (/bɑːkləˈvɑː, ˈbɑːkləvɑː/ ⓘ,[1] or /bəˈklɑːvə/;[2] Ottoman Turkish: باقلوا) is a layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. It was one of the most popular sweet pastries of Ottoman cuisine.[3]
There are several theories for the origin of the pre-Ottoman version of the dish. In modern times, it is a common dessert among cuisines of countries in West Asia, Southeast Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. It is also enjoyed in Pakistan and Afghanistan, where, although not a traditional sweet, it has carved out a niche in urban centers.
- ^ "Merriam-Webster". Merriam-Webster. Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ^ "Oxford Dictionaries". Oxford Dictionaries. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2012-04-22.
- ^ Isin, Priscilla Mary (2018). Bountiful Empire: A History of Ottoman Cuisine. Reaktion Books. ISBN 9781780239392. Archived from the original on 2022-04-30. Retrieved 2021-01-21.