Non-traditional Ways to Make the Traditional Baklava

A dessert pastry traditionally made with layer of filo dough sprinkled or filled with chopped nuts and bathed in sweet syrup, the baklava has seen numerous variations over the years. If you are someone who likes experimenting with food, here are all the ways you can make a non-traditional baklava, or better yet, find in your neighbourhood at a patisserie:

Chocolate baklava

Chocolate can add a richer profile to the classic nut and syrup pastry, turning a traditional favourite into a denser dessert for chocolate lovers.

Cashew baklava

Cashew-filled baklava gives the pastry a mild, buttery quality while keeping the crisp filo layers and sweet finish people love.

Cheesecake baklava

For a modern cafe-style variation, the creamy texture of cheesecake can be paired with crisp pastry, nuts and syrup.