The Historical Journey of Baklava and Why People Crave for Them

Nothing beats baklava when it comes to choosing the best dessert to celebrate an occasion with family and friends in style. The name “baklava” itself sounds majestic and its unique preparation along with the personal touch of the chef makes the dessert more than authentic.

Heavenly for taste buds, baklava comprises a savoury filling of spices and nuts and its thin and flaky nature makes the dessert perfect when poured syrup or honey over it.

First Appeared in the Mesopotamian Region

Whilst everyone from the Turks to the Greeks to the Armenians put forward their claim of the rights of producing baklava and promoting it to the world, the historical sources back the Assyrians of the Mesopotamian civilisation as the creditors.

Adopted By Wealthy Greeks

In the ancient era, the Greek merchants and sailors made frequent visits to the Mesopotamian region. As expected, they became a huge fan of this delicacy and used to carry a lot of baklavas back home.

The Finest Lebanese Baklava

It was in the 14th century when the entire landscape of baklava changed, thanks to the arrival of the Ottoman Empire. After the downfall of the Ottoman Empire, the recipe of baklava was traded beyond Europe and the dish became a tradition of the Lebanese people.

Baklava in the Lebanese region is not only known for its taste, but for its health benefits as well.