Name: Baklava Rolls Recipe Easy (Homemade Greek Saragli) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 420 grams Sugar; 250 ml Water; 20 ml Lemon juice; 1 Cinnamon stick; 6 Whole cloves; 1 tbsp Honey; 20 sheets Phyllo Pastry (1 packet = approx 400 grams); 160 grams Almonds (crushed); 150 grams Pistachios (crushed); 100 grams Walnuts (crushed); 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon; 1 tsp Ground cloves; 1 tbsp Raw sugar; 300 grams Unsalted butter (melted)

Introduction

Baklava rolls, also known as Greek Saragli, are a delightful twist on traditional baklava. These crispy, nut-filled pastry rolls are drenched in a fragrant honey syrup, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to make at home, they combine the best flavors of nuts, spices, and buttery phyllo.

A close-up view of a white rectangular plate stacked in a pyramid shape with multiple rolled pastries. Each pastry has a golden-brown, shiny, and flaky outer layer with visible crisp folds, wrapping around a dense, textured filling that is light brown with small nut pieces inside. The pastries are tightly packed in five horizontal layers, with the bottom layer holding the most and each upper layer gradually decreasing in number to form the pyramid. A person in a white tank top is holding the plate from behind, and the scene is set against a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

420 grams sugar

250 ml water

20 ml lemon juice

1 cinnamon stick

6 whole cloves

1 tbsp honey

20 sheets phyllo pastry (1 packet ≈ 400 grams)

160 grams almonds (crushed)

150 grams pistachios (crushed)

100 grams walnuts (crushed)

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tbsp raw sugar

300 grams unsalted butter (melted)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and honey in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool completely.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan-forced). Butter the bottom and sides of a baking dish.

Step 3: Prepare the nut mixture by combining crushed almonds, pistachios, walnuts, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and raw sugar.

Step 4: On a clean surface, lay one sheet of phyllo pastry and brush it generously with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter again.

Step 5: Evenly sprinkle some of the nut mixture over the top phyllo sheet. Fold the bottom edge up about 5 cm to form a straight edge.

Step 6: Place two souvlaki sticks along the fold at the bottom, then roll the phyllo tightly around the sticks into a cigar shape. Gently scrunch the roll towards the center to create a crinkled effect.

Step 7: Carefully slide out the souvlaki sticks and place the roll snugly into the buttered baking dish. Repeat this process until all rolls are prepared and lined up.

Step 8: Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each roll into 3 portions or your preferred size. Brush the tops generously with the remaining melted butter.

Step 9: Bake the rolls at 200°C for 20 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 100°C and bake for an additional 40 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 10: Remove from the oven and immediately pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava rolls. Allow them to rest for a few hours so the syrup fully absorbs before serving.

FAQs

Can I make baklava rolls ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare and bake the rolls in advance. Let them cool completely, then store in an airtight container. Pour the syrup over just before serving to keep them crispy.

What if I don’t have phyllo pastry?

Phyllo is essential for this recipe’s signature crispy layers. If you can’t find phyllo, try puff pastry as a substitute, though the texture and flavor will differ.