Whiskey-Infused Baklava Rolls with Honey Syrup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Delicate layers of phyllo dough filled with spiced nuts, rolled and soaked in a honey syrup infused with a splash of whiskey for a rich, aromatic finish. This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 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 320 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

• 12 phyllo dough sheets
• 1 cup (227g), melted unsalted butter
• 1 cup, finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp whiskey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves until evenly mixed.
2. Step 2: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough (12 sheets total) on a clean surface and brush with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter. Layer another sheet on top and brush again, repeating until you have 4 layers.
3. Step 3: Evenly spread 1/3 of the nut mixture along the length of the layered phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border. Carefully roll into a tight log and cut into 1.5-inch pieces. Repeat with remaining phyllo and nut mixture.
4. Step 4: Place baklava rolls cut-side down on a buttered baking sheet and brush the tops generously with 1/4 cup melted butter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
5. Step 5: While baking, combine 1 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp whiskey in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 minutes until slightly thickened and fragrant.
6. Step 6: Remove baklava from oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey-whiskey syrup evenly over the hot rolls. Let cool for at least 2 hours to absorb syrup before serving.