Baklava Rolls
These Baklava Rolls go beyond being a recipe. They offer a journey to the Mediterranean with every delicious bite. Picture crispy layers of pastry hugging a comforting mix of finely chopped walnuts. Touched by hints of cinnamon and sugar. All rolled up lovingly into slim logs soaked in syrup. This dessert speaks the language of love and tradition. Serving as a reminder of how simple ingredients. Can combine to create something enchanting. Ideal for sharing with loved ones. These rolls aren't just food. They're an experience. A masterpiece that is as enjoyable to prepare as it is to relish.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 5 oz walnuts without the shell
- 1 ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp olive oil plus more for brushing
- 6 sheets of phyllo
For the syrup:
- ¼ c water
- ½ c sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven by setting it to 350°F (180°C).
- For the syrup. Combine 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes. Then add lemon juice. Allow it to cool.
- To prepare the filling. Blend walnuts, cinnamon, sugar, breadcrumbs, and olive oil in a food processor until they form a mixture.
For assembling the rolls:
- Lay out a sheet of pastry flat and brush it with olive oil.
- Place another sheet on top. Brush it well. Repeat with a sheet.
- Cut the stacked sheets in half widthwise. Then each half into three rectangles.
- Put the filling on each piece. Fold the sides and roll them into logs 4 inches long.
Bake as follows:
- Arrange the rolls in a pan and brush them with oil.
- Bake until they turn brown. Which should take 30 minutes.
- After baking. Drizzle the cooled syrup over the rolls.
- Let them rest for an hour before serving.
- Store covered at room temperature.
Notes
Swap out the dough with a gluten-free option. While it might be challenging to find gluten-free phyllo. You can achieve an outcome by using gluten-free pastry sheets. Found in select health food stores or online. If those are not readily available. You can try creating your mix using gluten flours. Like almond or coconut flour. For the filling to maintain that rich nutty taste. For the breadcrumbs in the filling. Consider using gluten breadcrumbs or even almond meals as a healthy alternative. Always remember. Cooking is about adapting and infusing love into each step. By making these changes. Your Baklava Rolls will not only cater to those with gluten sensitivities. Also embodies the inclusive essence of Mediterranean hospitality.