Description
Deliciously flaky and sweet, these Pistachio Baklava Rolls are a delightful twist on traditional baklava, filled with a rich pistachio mixture and drizzled with honey syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 2 cups pistachios, shelled and finely chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the chopped pistachios, cinnamon, and salt.
- Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying out.
- Take one sheet of phyllo, brush it lightly with melted butter, and place another sheet on top. Brush again with butter.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of the pistachio mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough.
- Roll the phyllo dough tightly over the pistachio filling, forming a log. Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
- Place the rolled baklava on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with more melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup: In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, honey, and vanilla. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once the baklava is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava rolls.
- Allow the baklava to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the syrup.
- Make sure to keep the phyllo dough covered while working to prevent it from drying out.
- Baklava can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15
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