Ethiopian Coffee-Spiced Honey Baklava Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A fusion dessert featuring flaky phyllo dough wrapped around a nut mixture spiced with Ethiopian coffee and drizzled with honey syrup for a sweet finish. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, melted, walnuts, finely chopped 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 320 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 phyllo dough sheets
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp instant Ethiopian coffee granules
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 tsp instant Ethiopian coffee granules.
2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush again. Repeat until 4 sheets are stacked.
3. Step 3: Spread half of the nut mixture evenly along the long edge of the phyllo stack. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
4. Step 4: Cut the log into 6 equal pieces and place them cut side down on a buttered baking sheet. Repeat steps 2-4 with remaining phyllo sheets, butter, and nut mixture.
5. Step 5: Brush the tops of all rolls with remaining melted butter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes until syrup thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Remove baklava rolls from oven and immediately drizzle evenly with the warm honey-coffee syrup. Let cool before serving.