Baklava with Pistachio or Walnut

Turkey · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: This pastry stacks thin sheets around chopped nuts, then soaks the baked layers with syrup for a crisp, sticky dessert.
Ingredients: Thin filo layers hold pistachio or walnut, butter or ghee, and syrup or honey scented with lemon or warm spice.
Cultural note: The dessert reflects a broad imperial and regional pastry tradition, so exact ownership is debated. Its form varies by nut, syrup, shape, and local bakery style.
Common misconception: A single national label oversimplifies this dessert; several long-standing pastry traditions claim close ties to it.

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