Honey-Almond Baklava Rolls with Citrus Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Golden phyllo rolls filled with toasted almonds and drizzled with a fragrant honey-citrus syrup for a sweet Mediterranean treat. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, toasted almonds 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 8, 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 sheets, thawed phyllo dough sheets
• 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup, chopped finely toasted almonds
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup finely chopped toasted almonds with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it evenly with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Place a second sheet on top and brush with another 2 tbsp butter.
3. Step 3: Spread about 1/4 cup of the almond mixture evenly along the longer edge of the layered phyllo sheets. Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, sealing the edges by brushing with a little butter.
4. Step 4: Cut the roll into 8 equal pieces and place them seam side down on a buttered baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
5. Step 5: Brush the tops of the rolls generously with the remaining melted butter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Step 6: While the baklava rolls bake, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Step 7: Remove the baklava rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm citrus honey syrup evenly over them. Allow to cool and absorb the syrup before serving.