Description
Indulge in the sweet and nutty flavors of these Pistachio Honey Baklava Rolls. Crispy layers of phyllo dough filled with a spiced pistachio mixture and drenched in a fragrant honey syrup. A delightful Middle Eastern dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baklava Rolls:
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups shelled pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
For the Honey Syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the Pistachio Filling: Mix chopped pistachios, cinnamon, and cardamom in a bowl.
- Assemble the Rolls: Layer phyllo sheets with butter and nut mixture, roll into logs, cut into rolls, place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Make the Honey Syrup: Simmer honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until slightly thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Pour warm syrup over baked rolls and let soak before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, toast the pistachios before chopping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
