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Pistachio Baklava Rolls

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These pistachio baklava rolls are a simplified version of traditional baklava, rolled up for easier preparation and serving. They’re crisp, buttery, and soaked in fragrant honey syrup with spiced pistachio filling.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 28 rolls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 450 g phyllo dough (approximately 14 sheets)
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (140 g) raw pistachios, finely chopped
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves (or nutmeg)
  • 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with melted butter.
  2. In a small pot, combine sugar, water, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in honey, and set aside to cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.
  4. Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface and brush with butter. Lay a second sheet on top and brush with butter.
  5. Place a skewer in the center, fold phyllo over the skewer, brush with butter again, and sprinkle 2 Tbsp of nut mixture.
  6. Roll the phyllo around the skewer, then gently scrunch it by pushing both ends toward the center. Slide off the skewer and place in pan.
  7. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling. Brush remaining butter on top of all rolls. Cut into pieces with a sharp knife.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately spoon cooled syrup over hot rolls. Optional: sprinkle with extra pistachios.
  9. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Phyllo dough dries quickly – cover unused sheets with a damp towel while working.
  • Make syrup ahead of time so it cools completely before using.
  • These rolls taste even better after a day as they absorb more syrup.
  • You can substitute pistachios with other nuts like almonds or walnuts.
  • Rolls can be made by hand without a skewer if needed.

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