Baklava with Spiced Nuts, Ricotta & Chocolate

Shatteringly crisp filo layers enfold a luxurious filling of crushed walnuts, pecans, and almonds perfumed with cinnamon and cardamom, swirled with tangy ricotta brightened by citrus zest. Golden from the oven, these crispy pastries drink in a fragrant lemon syrup before finishing with a drizzle of dark chocolate and a scatter of ground pistachios—crunchy, aromatic, and utterly irresistible.