Description
Pistachio Baklava Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fusion of traditional baklava flavors and soft, sweet cinnamon rolls, topped with a honey syrup and optional Mediterranean cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup sugar (for syrup)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp orange blossom water (optional)
- Crumbled feta or ricotta (optional, for topping)
- Extra chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- Add eggs, softened butter, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1–2 hours, until doubled.
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, pistachios, and walnuts in a small bowl.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle. Brush with melted butter.
- Sprinkle the filling evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, combine honey, sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Add orange blossom water if using.
- Pour warm syrup over the hot rolls as soon as they come out of the oven.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta (optional) and chopped pistachios.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use fresh ground spices.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before serving to allow the syrup to soak in.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg