Honey-Walnut Baklava Rolls with Cinnamon and Clove

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Buttery phyllo dough filled with spiced walnuts, rolled into delicate parcels and drizzled with honey syrup infused with cinnamon and cloves. This Greek-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 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 340 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: 25 min Cook: 35 min Serves 8 Greek cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves, mixing evenly.
  2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean work surface and brush it lightly with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Place a second sheet on top and brush with another 2 tbsp butter.
  3. Step 3: Evenly sprinkle about 1/4 cup of the walnut mixture along the edge closest to you. Roll the dough tightly into a log shape, sealing the edge with a brush of butter. Repeat this process to create 12 rolls.
  4. Step 4: Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Brush the tops generously with the remaining melted butter.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp. While baking, prepare the syrup by combining 3/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup water, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Step 6: Remove baklava rolls from oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup evenly over them. Allow to cool completely so the syrup is absorbed before serving.

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