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Savory Honey-Drip Baklava Rolls with Pistachio and Rose Water

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These savory baklava rolls combine flaky filo dough layers with a nutty pistachio filling, enhanced by floral rose water and a glossy honey glaze. Perfect for an elegant treat that balances savory and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (about 16 oz / 450 g) filo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (about 180 g) chopped pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp rose water
  • ¾ cup (225 ml) honey, mild-flavored (wildflower or clover preferred)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped pistachios, sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in the rose water gently.
  3. Unroll the filo dough carefully on a clean, dry surface. Cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
  4. Brush a sheet of filo with melted butter, place another sheet on top, and brush again. Repeat until you have 4 stacked layers.
  5. Evenly spread the nut filling over the top layer, pressing gently to stick.
  6. Roll the layered filo and filling tightly into a log about 12 inches (30 cm) long.
  7. Cut the roll into 1 ½-inch (4 cm) pieces and arrange cut-side up in the prepared baking dish, spacing slightly apart.
  8. Brush the tops generously with remaining melted butter.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and crisp. Tent with foil after 20 minutes if edges brown too fast.
  10. While baking, combine honey, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat until runny (do not boil).
  11. Remove rolls from oven and immediately drizzle honey glaze evenly over hot rolls.
  12. Let the baklava rolls cool for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and glaze to set.

Notes

Keep unused filo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Brush every sheet with butter for crispness. Do not overbake to avoid brittle filo. Drizzle honey glaze thinly and evenly after baking. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and agave syrup instead of honey.

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Keywords: baklava rolls, savory baklava, pistachio baklava, rose water dessert, honey glaze, filo dough dessert, Middle Eastern dessert

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