Honey Walnut Pastry Layers Recipe – Turkey Special
Honey Walnut Pastry Layers are a luxurious dessert made with flaky pastry sheets, crunchy walnuts, and fragrant honey syrup. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crisp texture and deep sweetness, making it an irresistible treat for festive occasions or indulgent evenings.
Inspired by Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dessert traditions, this layered pastry is simple to prepare yet impressively rich and satisfying.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time35 min
- Total Time55 min
Honey Walnut Pastry Ingredients:
- 8–10 pastry sheets (phyllo or thin puff pastry sheets)
- 1 ½ cups walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
- Honey Syrup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Honey Walnut Pastry Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish lightly.
Mix chopped walnuts with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
Place one pastry sheet in the dish and brush with melted butter.
Repeat layering 3–4 sheets, buttering each layer.
Spread a generous layer of walnut mixture evenly.
Continue layering pastry sheets and walnuts until used up, finishing with pastry on top.
Brush the top layer well with butter.
Cut into squares or diamond shapes before baking.
Bake until golden and crisp, about 30–35 minutes.
Meanwhile, simmer honey, water, and lemon juice for 5 minutes to form syrup.
Pour warm syrup evenly over hot baked pastry.
Let rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes :
Butter every layer for maximum crispiness
Cut before baking to avoid breaking the pastry later
Warm syrup + hot pastry ensures proper absorption
Resting time is essential for flavor development
