Baklava Rolls With Citrus Honey

Baklava rolls stacked on table with honey.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Greek

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: People

Calories: 444kcal

Author: Aleka Shunk

These Mini Baklava Rolls With Orange Honey Syrup are a traditional Greek dessert that will have you licking your fingers clean. Layers of buttery phyllo dough filled with spiced nuts, rolled and drenched with a sweet citrus syrup, they are absolutely irresistible.

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Ingredients

8 oz. Frozen Phyllo Dough (About 20 sheets)
1 Stick Unsalted Butter
2 Cups Walnuts or Pistachios (or both) (finely chopped)
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
½ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Tsp. Clove
½ Tsp. Salt
Flour for surface

Orange Honey Syrup

Zest 1 Medium Orange
¾ Cup Honey
¼ Cup Water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Defrost your phyllo dough in the fridge. I recommend popping the dough in the fridge at least the night before or even days/weeks prior. Phyllo stays fresh in the fridge for up to 30 days.
Prepare your nut mixture first by combining the chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
Melt your butter in a small bowl using the microwave. Add almond extract to the butter.
Unroll defrosted dough and keep your dough moist with a damp towel as you assemble your rolls.
Take one phyllo sheet and lay on a lightly floured surface.
Brush it lightly with butter. Take the top and fold in half downwards.
Brush again with butter and add about 3 tbsp. of nut mixture spreading evenly across the bottom of the folded phyllo sheet.
Roll the sheet carefully making sure not to puncture dough. Lightly butter top of roll. Cut into mini logs. The size is up to you! Repeat with the rest of the dough.
Place logs on baking sheet, tighlty packed.
Bake for 18-20 min. or until golden brown.
While baking, add honey, water and citrus to small bowl and whisk together.
Pour the citrus honey over the baklava while still hot. Let cool and serve sprinkled with more nuts for garnish.

Notes

This recipe should give you about 40 mini rolls that are about 2" long.

Party Tips*

Freeze pre/post baking and then allow to defrost in fridge when ready to serve or bake!
Serve sprinkle with nuts or sift powdered sugar/cinnamon on top.
Place a skewer or toothpick in each for easy eating.
Try serving with ice cream!

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