If you’re a fan of baklava, get ready to start your day on a sweet note with this baklava skillet pancake! We’ve taken store-bought pancake mix to a whole new level by adding a crunchy walnut-pistachio topping and a generous drizzle of honey.
It’s like having dessert for breakfast—what could be better?
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What is baklava
Baklava is an amazing dessert that is popular in the Middle East, Turkey, and Greece. It is a dessert pastry filled with nuts. It consists of layers of buttery phyllo dough that is sweetened with honey or simple syrup.
Every region has its version of baklava. We love making baklava with just walnuts but some people do pistachios, or a combination of both.
How to make a baklava skillet pancake
- In the bowl of a food processor add walnuts, pistachios, and sugar. Pulse until finely chopped.
- In a mix bowl add pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, water, and 1 tbsp ghee or melted butter. Gently whisk until combined. Do not overmix, it’s okay if it has some lumps.
- In a 10-inch skillet spread 1/4 cup ghee or melted butter. Add pancake mix.
- Top with walnut-pistachio mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Top with a healthy drizzle of honey and a dollop of creme fraiche.
For another baklava-style breakfast, make this Baklava French Toast — it’s amazing!
How to make homemade pancake mix
Did you know you can make a big batch of homemade pancake mix? It’s so easy and you can store it in an airtight container and use it as needed. Here is a simple measurement for the dry ingredients.
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Whisk all these ingredients together and store.
Once you are ready to make the mix
1 cup pancake mix
3/4 cup milk + 2 tbsp vinegar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp melted butter
Directions:
Add the milk and vinegar to a mixing bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to sour.
Add vanilla, egg, and whisk together. Stir in the pancake mix and melted butter.
Cook the pancakes on a griddle.
Baklava Skillet Pancake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 cup pancake mix
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup water or milk option to do a non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup ghee or melted butter
- 1 Tablespoon ghee or melted butter
- honey and creme fraiche for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In the bowl of a food processor add walnuts, pistachios, and sugar. Pulse until finely chopped.1/2 cup walnuts, 1/2 cup pistachios, 2 Tablespoons sugar
- In a mix bowl add pancake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, water, and 1 tbsp ghee or melted butter. Gently whisk until combined. Do not overmix, it's okay if it has some lumps.1 1/2 cup pancake mix, 3/4 cup water or milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 Tablespoon ghee or melted butter
- In a 10-inch skillet spread 1/4 cup ghee or melted butter. Add pancake mix.1/4 cup ghee or melted butter
- Top with walnut-pistachio mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked. Top with a healthy drizzle of honey and a dollop of creme fraiche.honey and creme fraiche for serving
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Substitutions and modifications:
-For a more cake-y pancake, beat in 1 egg.
-Maple syrup for honey.
-Only walnuts and no pistachios and vice versa.
-Add hazelnuts into the mix.
-In the nut mixture- add 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/8 tsp cloves for a deeper flavor.
-If the nuts are unsalted, add 1/2 tsp sea salt to help bring out the flavors.
Thank you for all the different takes on baklava!! This one has become a fave in my household and I make it anytime we have visitors!!
Loved this! Surprised my husband with it today on Christmas morn’.
Is there a sub for creme fraiche or another good topping idea if I cannot find it?
Mascarpone cheese, or maybe just a dollop of fresh whipped cream! 🙂