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Honey Cinnamon Walnut Roll-Ups Recipe

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Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups are flaky, buttery phyllo dough rolls filled with a crunchy, spiced walnut mixture and finished with a sweet honey syrup. This delightful dessert combines warm cinnamon, toasted walnuts, and a luscious honey glaze, perfect for a cozy treat or festive occasion.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Rolls

  • 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Honey Syrup

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the roll-ups.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a bowl, combine the ground toasted walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the spiced filling mixture.
  3. Layer and Butter Phyllo: Lay one sheet of thawed phyllo dough on a piece of waxed paper and brush thoroughly with melted butter. Repeat by stacking a second phyllo sheet on top and brushing it with more butter.
  4. Add Filling and Roll: Evenly sprinkle 1/4 cup of the walnut mixture over the buttered phyllo stack. Carefully roll the layered phyllo dough jelly-roll style, forming a tight roll.
  5. Slice Rolls: Slice each rolled log into 4 smaller roll-ups and place them in a greased baking dish.
  6. Repeat Process: Repeat layering, buttering, filling, rolling, and slicing with the remaining phyllo sheets and walnut mixture until all ingredients are used.
  7. Bake: Bake the roll-ups in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown.
  8. Cool Rolls: Remove the roll-ups from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack to room temperature.
  9. Make Honey Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, 1/2 cup sugar, water, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and blend the flavors.
  10. Cool Syrup: Remove the syrup from heat and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before using.
  11. Finish Dessert: Drizzle the cooled roll-ups generously with the honey syrup and sprinkle any remaining walnut mixture on top for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant for enhanced flavor.
  • Handle phyllo dough carefully as it is very delicate and can dry out quickly; keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel.
  • These roll-ups are best served the same day to maintain optimal crispness.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use agave nectar instead of honey in the syrup.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days to preserve flakiness.

Keywords: Honey Cinnamon Roll-Ups, phyllo dough dessert, walnut cinnamon rolls, honey syrup dessert, flaky pastry rolls

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