Description
This Easiest Rolled Baklava gives you all the classic Middle Eastern flavors—crisp, buttery layers of phyllo, sweet cinnamon-spiced nuts, and sticky honey syrup, without the fuss. Instead of stacking layers, the phyllo is rolled with the nut filling for a quick, elegant, and beginner-friendly version of this beloved dessert. Perfect for holidays, parties, or afternoon tea!
Ingredients
Scale
For the baklava:
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the syrup:
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the nut filling:
- In a bowl, combine chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Assemble the rolls:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brush one sheet of phyllo with melted butter, place another sheet on top, and brush again.
- Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of the nut mixture along one edge. Roll tightly into a log and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining phyllo and filling.
- Bake:
- Brush the tops with melted butter and bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Make the syrup:
- While baklava bakes, combine honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in vanilla.
- Finish:
- Pour hot syrup over warm baklava. Let cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 170kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg