Middle Eastern Date and Nut Baklava Rolls

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Delicate phyllo rolls filled with a spiced mixture of dates and nuts, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with honey syrup. This middle eastern-inspired middle eastern ready in about 50 minutes pairs sheets phyllo dough sheets, melted unsalted butter, pitted and chopped Medjool dates for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 phyllo dough sheets
• 6 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup, pitted and chopped Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped almonds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp (optional) orange blossom water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine 1 cup chopped Medjool dates, 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom. Mix well.
2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough flat and brush it lightly with 3/4 tablespoon melted unsalted butter. Place a second sheet on top and brush again. Cut the layered sheets into 3 equal strips lengthwise.
3. Step 3: At the wide end of each strip, place 2 tablespoons of the date and nut mixture. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly toward the other end to form a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining strips.
4. Step 4: Place the rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush each roll generously with the remaining melted butter (about 4 1/2 tablespoons).
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the phyllo is crisp and golden brown.
6. Step 6: While the rolls bake, combine 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon orange blossom water in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes until syrupy.
7. Step 7: Remove baklava rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup evenly over them. Let cool before serving to allow the syrup to soak in.