cardamom

1.5 hr cooking time, makes about 40 pieces

For those days when you are having guests over for tea, this baklava recipe is the perfect dessert to satiate their sweet tooth. Unlike other baklava that have flakier layers, Azerbaijani baklava is known for it’s softer bite and lower sugar content. The combination of eggs, walnuts, and sugar make for a sweet caramel-like filling, while the cardamon gives it a unique Middle Eastern flavor.