Baklava Style Stacked Pancakes

This recipe bridges two worlds: the soft, neutral base of American pancakes meets the intense, honey-spiced flavors of Middle Eastern pastry. No need to fuss with phyllo dough to get the baklava experience—crunchy nuts, sticky honey, and fresh orange zest come through in every bite.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Zester (for orange)
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts

Instructions

1

Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Tip: The cinnamon sets the base flavor note in the batter itself.
2

Whisk eggs with milk, melted butter, vanilla, and orange zest.

Tip: Orange oils dissolve best in fat, so mix the zest with the butter/wet ingredients.
3

Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.

Tip: The batter should be thick like sour cream to get fluffy pancakes.
4

Cook pancakes over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

Tip: Keep them warm under a clean towel while cooking the rest.
5

Mix the ground walnuts and pistachios in a small bowl.

Tip: Toast the nuts in a dry pan briefly before using for intense flavor.
6

Build the stack: one pancake, a drizzle of honey, and a generous sprinkle of nuts. Repeat.

Tip: The warm pancakes make the honey runnier, helping it soak into the layers.
7

Crown the top with the remaining pistachios and extra honey.

Tip: Serve immediately while the pancakes are warm and the nuts are crunchy.

Recipe FAQ

It's too sweet.
Baklava is inherently sweet, but you can balance it with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt.
The nuts burned on the pancake.
Don't mix the nuts into the batter. Layer them between cooked pancakes to keep their roasted flavor without bitterness.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 cup Ground Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Ground Pistachios
  • 2/3 cup Honey
  • 3 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tbsp Oil (for cooking)