Cardamom-Spiced Date and Walnut Baklava Rolls

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Phyllo dough filled with a fragrant mixture of chopped dates, walnuts, and cardamom, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with honey syrup. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, dates into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves 12 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup chopped dates, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 tsp ground cardamom, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, mixing well.
  2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush again; repeat layering 3 sheets total.
  3. Step 3: Spread one-third of the date and walnut mixture evenly along one edge of the layered phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Carefully roll the phyllo dough over the filling into a tight log, then cut into 3 equal pieces.
  5. Step 5: Place the rolls seam-side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat the layering, filling, rolling, and slicing process for the remaining sheets and filling.
  6. Step 6: Brush the tops of all rolls generously with the remaining melted butter.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  8. Step 8: While baking, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Step 9: Remove the baklava rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup evenly over the hot rolls.
  10. Step 10: Let cool completely to allow the syrup to soak in before serving.

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