Sensational Gluten-Free Greek Baklava Rolls with Honey Walnut Sauce

Sensational Gluten-Free Greek Baklava Rolls with Honey Walnut Sauce

Indulge in a delectable gluten-free version of the classic Greek dessert with our scrumptious baklava rolls recipe. Discover the perfect balance of flaky pastry, sweet syrup, and crunchy walnuts as you savor each bite. Try this mouthwatering, sensory experience today!

🕒 Prep - 20 minutes Cook - 40 minutes Total - 60 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Greek

Allergens

Tree nuts (walnuts)

Ingredients

  • Gluten
  • free phyllo dough sheets (20) Unsalted butter, melted (1 cup) Walnuts, finely chopped (2 cups) Sugar (1 cup) Ground cinnamon (1 tablespoon) Fresh lemon juice (2 tablespoons) Honey (1 cup) Water (1/2 cup) Orange blossom water or vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)

Instructions

  1. a. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). b. In a small bowl, combine walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. c. Unroll the phyllo dough sheets on a clean surface. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent drying out. d. Brush a 9x13 inch baking dish with melted butter. e. Place 4 phyllo sheets in the bottom of the prepared dish, brushing each with butter and layering them in an alternating pattern. f. Sprinkle 1/3 of the walnut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers. g. Repeat steps e and f until all phyllo sheets and walnut mixture are used, ending with a layer of phyllo dough on top. h. Cut the stack into 24 equal portions using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. i. Bake for 35 40 minutes or until golden brown. j. While baking, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, lemon juice, and orange blossom water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. k. Remove baklava from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over the hot layers. Let cool slightly before serving.

Chef’s Insight

This recipe uses gluten-free phyllo dough, making it perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or preferences.

Notes

Use high-quality, preferably organic ingredients for the best flavor.

Cultural or Historical Background

Baklava has been a popular Greek dessert since the Ottoman Empire's rule in Greece, combining layers of delicate pastry with sweet honey syrup and crunchy nuts.