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Baklava at Its Most Exquisite
45 Layers. 100% Old-world Artisan Love.

Every piece of Sheer Ambrosia baklava is hand-crafted from 45 whisper-thin layers of phyllo, each brushed with butter by hand, then baked to golden perfection for that signature flaky, crispy bite.

  • Salt Lake City's Best Dessert. Officially

    Best Dessert in Salt Lake City
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    Your support means the world to our small bakery. ❤️ 
    Handcrafted Greek/Southern fusion baklava — now wearing the city’s sweetest honor. Come taste why SLC voted us #1.
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  • Creative Greek + Southern Fusion Baklava

    Hand-made traditional Greek and Greek/Southern fusion baklava expertly crafted in a variety of unique flavors for all your special occasions.
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  • Old-World Artisan Technique

    No shortcuts, no machines - just the patient, traditional method passed down for generations.
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  • 45 Hand-Brushed Layers

    More texture, more lightness, and a crisp you can hear.
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  • AS HEARD ON NPR’S MARKETPLACE - 13 TIMES!

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WHY CHOOSE SHEER AMBROSIA

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45 Layers of Love

Every piece is crafted with 45 hand-brushed layers of delicate phyilo, creating the perfect buttery texture.
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Sweet Homeade Honey Syrup

Each flavor is finished wtih its own unique syrup recipe, binding the layers and enhancing the flavor.
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Artisian Craftsmanship

Old-world techniques meet modern passion - every baklava is hand-made with precision and care.
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Gourmet Flavor Experience

From traditional honey walnut to season fruits and spices, every bite delivered layered complexity.
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Perfect for Gifting

Beautifully presented, sophisticated packaging make Sheer Ambrosia ideal for holidays, corporate gifts, or indulgence.
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A Legacy of Taste

Rita Magalde's 30+ years of baklava mastery ensures a flavor and quality that's unmatched anywhere else.
Best Dessert in Salt Lake City
Award Announcement

"Best Dessert in Salt Lake City"

— BESTOFSLC, 2026

From thousands of nominations across the valley, SLC voters chose Sheer Ambrosia. We're honored, humbled, and already back in the kitchen — making sure every bite lives up to the title.
#1 Dessert
Voted by Salt Lake City
2026 Honoree

Meet Our Best Sellers

TOP SELLER

Traditional Honey Walnut

$45.00/12 Piece Box
Our signature flavor - fragrant wild flower honey syrup, crunchy walnuts, and those iconic 45 layers.
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TOP SELLER

Pistachio Orange Cardamom

$50.00/12 Piece Box
Bright citrus meets nutty pistachio with a whisper of warm cardamom—fresh, fragrant, unforgettable.
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TOP SELLER

Salted Caramel Pecan Crisp

$45.00/12 Piece Box
Buttery caramel and toasted pecans kissed with sea salt—sweet, salty, and irresistibly indulgent.
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TOP SELLER

Chocolate Almond

$45.00/12 Piece Box
Rich chocolate layered with crunchy almonds—decadent, smooth, and utterly comforting.
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Five Star Ratings and Reviews

Megan R
22 hours ago
I heard the owner say in an interview that she makes the best baklava in the world. I love baklava, so I decided to order some and be the judge of that. I tried the chocolate almond baklava, and came to the conclusion that she makes the best dessert in the world.
If you’re a fan of baklava (and if you are not, I must ask “oh, my goodness, why not?”) Sheer Ambrosia baklava is pure heaven! Baked lovingly from scratch by lovely Rita and her team, the sheer deliciousness will put a smile on your face and smiles on the faces of all who receive your thoughtful gift. If dessert was a hug, its name would be SHEER AMBROSIA BAKLAVA!
Martha McD
1 day ago
I live in Hawaii. I have special ordered various flavors of baklava over the years and all were delicious! Friends always comment on how flavorful the baklava is and how nice the packaging is; everyone is impressed! This last box I recently ordered will go to an art class next week and I look forward to hearing the students' reactions. The baklava always tastes fresh and lasts a long time even after traveling all the way out here to this little rock in the middle of the ocean! I highly recommend Sheer Ambrosia for any occasion. Congrats to 18 years! Aloha!
Rita is a delightful, knowledgeable lady with a super clean, professional bakery/kitchen where she and her helpers prepare her mouth-watering, scrumptious Baklava. Nothing, I repeat nothing, compares to it. Celeste Walliman
Janet Nyberg
1 day ago
Amazing baklava and equally amazing owner and staff. Definitely worth ordering for yourself or friends!
Carol Jensen
1 day ago
I sent my daughter-in-law, who lives in St. Louis, Missouri, a 3-month subscription to baklava for her birthday. She loved it! I've tried several flavors, and each one is delicious!
Toddy Lear
1 day ago
Decadence. Sheer decadence.
For my wedding, I wanted something unique, classy, and memorable for my guest favors. Sheer Ambrosia delivered! The baklava was amazing and the packaging was perfect. I highly recommend this bakery to anyone considering a special gift.
Oneservant
1 day ago
The baklava was the best I've had.
Alan Pagliere
1 day ago
A few years back, I heard an interview with Rita on NPR’s Marketplace program. She was clearly passionate about her product and her business. I’ve been following her ever since. I have ordered her baklava as gifts during the holidays. Ordering was easy and everyone who received them loved them. That’s all there is to say. Great.
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Baklava of the Month Club

Keep your taste buds delighted with monthly handcrafted, artisanal baklava shipped right to your door or the door of your gift recipient. As a Baklava of the Month Club member, you’ll receive traditional and exotic flavors you can’t find anywhere else! 

Choose from 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscriptions in our Classic (12-piece) or Executive (24-piece) boxes.
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About Rita

From My Kitchen to Yours

Baking baklava started as a love letter to family, friends, and community. Today, Rita and her team pour the same care into every pan they make — brushing each layer by hand so that when you take a bite, you taste the devotion baked right in.
OUR FOUNDER'S STORY
Rita, the owner, is absolutely lovely and has truly mastered the art of baklava. Between her love for the craft, the high-quality ingredients, and her attention to detail, you won’t find better—trust me.

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5
Emily Reichmann

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