Honey-Rose Pistachio Baklava Rolls

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Thin phyllo dough is layered with fragrant honey, rose water, and chopped pistachios, then rolled and baked to golden perfection for a crunchy Middle Eastern-inspired dessert. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, chopped pistachios 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 290 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 Middle Eastern cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup chopped pistachios, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; mix well.
  2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter; place another sheet on top and brush again with butter. Repeat layering until you have 4 sheets stacked.
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle half of the pistachio mixture evenly over the top phyllo layer.
  4. Step 4: Carefully roll the layered phyllo into a tight log, then slice into 1.5-inch rolls; place the rolls seam side down on a greased baking sheet.
  5. Step 5: Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining 4 phyllo sheets and pistachio mixture to make more rolls.
  6. Step 6: Brush the tops of all rolls generously with the remaining melted butter and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
  7. Step 7: While baking, combine 1/3 cup honey, 1 tbsp rose water, and 2 tbsp water in a small saucepan; heat gently until warm and runny.
  8. Step 8: Remove the baklava rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey-rose syrup evenly over them.
  9. Step 9: Allow the rolls to cool completely so the syrup soaks in before serving.

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