Description
To truly appreciate this dessert, it helps to understand what makes it such a remarkable culinary creation. At its core, this sweet treat is a inventive spin on classic Middle Eastern baklava. Instead of layering flat sheets of pastry in a large pan, this version involves wrapping a flavorful filling into individual, log-shaped cylinders before baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rolls
- 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup Biscoff cookies, finely crushed
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- ½ cup Biscoff spread, slightly warmed
For the Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the syrup by combining sugar, water, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool.
- Mix crushed Biscoff cookies, chopped nuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a bowl.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and butter again.
- Spread a thin layer of Biscoff spread over the phyllo, leaving edges clear.
- Sprinkle the cookie and nut mixture evenly over the surface.
- Roll the phyllo tightly into a log, then place it seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
- Brush the tops of the rolls generously with melted butter.
- Cut into smaller rolls before baking.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Pour the cooled syrup over the hot baklava rolls immediately after removing them from the oven.
- Let them rest for at least 1 hour before serving so the syrup absorbs fully.
- Garnish with crushed Biscoff cookies and pistachios.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 285 kcal
Keywords: cookie butter baklava, biscoff phyllo rolls, speculoos baklava recipe