Honey-Glazed Greek Baklava Rolls with Walnut Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Crisp phyllo dough rolls filled with spiced walnuts, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with fragrant honey syrup. This Greek-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, walnuts 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 330 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 (1 stick), melted unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups, finely chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves until well combined.
2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough flat and brush it evenly with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Place another sheet on top and repeat brushing with butter.
3. Step 3: Spread about 1/4 cup of the walnut mixture evenly along the long edge of the phyllo stack, then carefully roll it into a tight log.
4. Step 4: Place the roll seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and walnut filling.
5. Step 5: Brush the tops of all rolls generously with the remaining melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
6. Step 6: While baking, combine 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until syrup thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Remove the baklava rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup over them. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving to allow syrup absorption.