Baklava Rolls Recipe
Middle Eastern · Dessert · 55 min total
Crispy, flaky phyllo rolls filled with spiced nuts and soaked in a sweet honey-lemon syrup, a delightful twist on classic baklava.
30
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
12
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9x13-inch baking dish with some melted butter.
- In a bowl, combine walnuts, pistachios, 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Place one sheet of phyllo on a work surface, brush lightly with melted butter. Top with another sheet and brush again. Repeat until you have 3 stacked sheets.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of nut mixture along one short edge, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the sides over and roll up tightly like a cigar. Place seam-side down in the prepared dish. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling to make 12 rolls.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with remaining melted butter. Using a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes on top of each roll (about 3 slashes per roll) to allow syrup to penetrate.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- While rolls bake, make the syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rose water if using. Let cool slightly.
- Remove baklava rolls from oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the hot rolls. Let cool completely in the dish, at least 1 hour, before serving.
Tips
- Keep phyllo covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent drying.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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