BAKLAVA PASTRY ROLLS

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My niece gave me this recipe for a chocolate twist on traditional baklava-it's a sweet way to end a Greek-inspired meal.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 40 rolls.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups sugar
2 cups water
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
6 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 packages (16 ounces each, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1-1/2 cups butter, melted
TOPPING:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let cool. Discard cinnamon sticks., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine walnuts and extract. Stir in 2 cups syrup. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with an additional phyllo sheet, brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Place about 2 tablespoons walnut mixture along one short side; fold sides of phyllo over filling. Roll up tightly, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough, butter and walnut mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; brush tops with butter. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown., For topping, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over medium heat. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Brush remaining syrup over warm pastries. Drizzle with chocolate sauce; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Aisha Aisha
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These rolls are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the crispy phyllo dough and the rich filling.


chrissy Delaney
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I didn't have any phyllo dough on hand, so I used puff pastry instead. The rolls still turned out great.


Lorena Rodriguez
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The baklava rolls were good, but I've had better. I probably won't make them again.


Mark “POPEYE” Sanders
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the rolls didn't turn out as I expected. I won't be making them again.


Matt Duval
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The baklava rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Mohamed Wael
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I've made these rolls several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Jakair Jones
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I made these rolls for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


WAAMO FLIMS
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These rolls were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious!


Gloria Strasser
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rolls turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make them again for my family.


REdmi10c Redmi10c
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I was a bit skeptical about making these rolls, but I'm so glad I did. They were absolutely delicious.


Preet Bhullar
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The baklava rolls were delicious! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was rich and nutty. I highly recommend this recipe.


Rasel Sarder
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I've never made baklava before, but these rolls were so simple to put together. I'll definitely be making them again.


Afak Raj
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These baklava pastry rolls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.