Yaya's Twinkie Baklava Recipe

Name: Yaya's Twinkie Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies, cut into thirds lengthwise (10 count); ½ cup honey; ¾ cup water; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 teaspoon rose water (or orange blossom water) (optional); 1 ½ cups walnuts, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; ⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ⅓ teaspoon ground cardamom; butter

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies, cut into thirds lengthwise (10 count)
½ cup honey
¾ cup water
12 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon rose water (or orange blossom water) (optional)
1 ½ cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ teaspoon ground cardamom
butter

1
Prepare the simple syrup by simmering the honey, water, and lemon juice until thick.
2
Remove from heat and add rosewater if using, cool then refrigerate.
3
In 9 x 13 inch buttered baking dish arrange singly one half of the sliced Twinkies.
4
Pour 1/3 of the cooled simple syrup over the Twinkies.
5
In small bowl combine the chopped nuts, cinnamon, sugar, cardamom and cloves.
6
Stir well.
7
Next sprinkle and distribute the nut mixture evenly over the Twinkie/syrup.
8
Add the remaining Twinkies in even rows on top of nut mixture.
9
Dot the Twinkies with butter.
10
Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes or until heated through.
11
Remove from oven and while still warm pour the remaining simple syrup mixture over the baked Twinkies.
12
Let set about 10 minutes.
13
Cut into diagonals.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) package Hostess Twinkies, cut into thirds lengthwise (10 count), ½ cup honey, ¾ cup water, 12 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Yaya's Twinkie Baklava falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Yaya's Twinkie Baklava

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