Spiced Honey Baklava Rolls with Toasted Pistachios

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-15 · Updated 2026-06-15

A twist on traditional baklava, these spiced honey rolls are filled with cinnamon and cloves, baked until golden, then drizzled with fragrant honey and topped with crunchy toasted pistachios. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers phyllo dough sheets, unsalted butter, 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 320 calories and feeds 12, 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

• 12 sheets, thawed phyllo dough sheets
• 1/2 cup, melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup, chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup, chopped walnuts
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, combine 1 cup chopped pistachios, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
2. Step 2: Lay one phyllo sheet on a clean surface and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until you have 4 layers.
3. Step 3: Spread approximately 1/3 of the nut mixture evenly over the layered phyllo sheets.
4. Step 4: Roll the layered phyllo tightly into a log shape, then slice into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Place the rolls cut side up in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Step 5: Brush remaining melted butter over the tops of the rolls.
6. Step 6: Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
7. Step 7: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Step 8: Remove rolls from oven and immediately pour the warm honey syrup evenly over the hot baklava rolls.
9. Step 9: Let the rolls absorb the syrup and cool completely, about 1 hour, then garnish with additional toasted pistachios before serving.