Description
Pistachio Honey Baklava Rolls are a delightful Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of crispy phyllo dough wrapped around a sweet and nutty filling, soaked in a fragrant honey syrup. These indulgent treats are perfect for special occasions or as a sweet ending to a meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Dough:
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
Filling:
- 2 cups shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Butter Mixture:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare Pistachio Filling: Combine chopped pistachios with cinnamon.
- Layer Phyllo Dough: Lay out phyllo sheets, brush with melted butter, sprinkle with pistachio mixture, and roll into logs.
- Bake: Place rolls in a baking dish, brush with butter, and bake until golden brown.
- Make Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, water, lemon juice, and vanilla. Simmer and let cool slightly.
- Soak Rolls: Pour syrup over baked rolls and let sit for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- For enhanced flavor, make the rolls a day in advance.
- Experiment with adding ground cloves or cardamom to the filling for a spiced variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
