Baklava with sour cream

Cookinero 23 Dec 2025

The recipe for baklava with sour cream allows you to prepare a tender and aromatic dish. Sour cream adds a special twist to the taste. For baklava, you will need a high-fat dairy product. If possible, it is better to buy homemade sour cream. The dough for baklava is made independently. The traditional filling for this sweet oriental dish is nuts. Be careful with the shells, remove them thoroughly before preparing the filling. The syrup is prepared on the basis of honey.

How to cook Baklava with sour cream

Step 1

Baklava with sour cream

Prepare the dough. Beat 2 yolks and 50 g of sugar in a deep bowl until light foam. Add soda and sour cream, mix with a mixer at medium speed. Melt butter in the microwave. Add to the yolk mixture. Sift flour through a sieve, knead the dough. Wrap the dough in cling film, put in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 2

Baklava with sour cream

Pour the nuts into a blender and chop into large pieces. Pour the nuts into a deep bowl, add 200 g of sugar and 3 egg whites, mix.

Step 3

Baklava with sour cream

Prepare the baklava. Take the dough out and divide it into three parts. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Roll out the first layer of dough, place it on the baking sheet, and spread half of the nut filling. Roll out the second layer of dough and cover the filling with it. Place the remaining protein and nut filling on the second layer of dough. Roll out the third layer of dough and cover the filling layer, carefully tucking the edges. Beat 1 yolk with a fork and apply to the baking surface with a brush. Press diamonds diagonally with a knife. Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes. Take out the baklava, pour liquid honey on top and bake for 10 minutes. Cut the finished dessert into pieces.

Baklava with sour cream - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, plain full-fat Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (for a dairy-free option) can be used as a 1:1 substitute for sour cream to maintain moisture and texture.
Store baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerated for up to 1 week. Layer parchment paper between pieces to prevent sticking.
To make it vegan, replace butter with vegan margarine, use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 2.5 tbsp water per egg) for yolks/whites, and opt for agave syrup instead of honey.
Walnuts or pistachios are traditional, but any nuts work. For nut allergies, try sunflower or pumpkin seeds—lightly toast them for enhanced flavor.
Yes! Freeze unbaked, assembled baklava for up to 1 month (thaw before baking), or freeze baked baklava for 3 months (reheat at 300°F for 10 mins to crisp).
Chill dough longer (up to 2 hours) for firmer texture. Roll between two sheets of parchment dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
For smaller batches, halve the recipe and use a 9x9-inch pan. Reduce baking time by 5-10 minutes to avoid overcooking.
Reduce sugar in the filling to 150g, or use coconut sugar. Skip the honey drizzle and lightly brush baked baklava with sugar-free syrup instead.

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