Bourekakia Baklava Cigars
Crispy, nutty, and drenched in aromatic syrup, Bourekakia Baklava Cigars are a delightful spin on traditional baklava, served in an elegant, handheld form. This recipe uses buttery phyllo dough wrapped around a flavorful filling of finely chopped walnuts and pistachios, spiced with warm cinnamon and cloves. The golden-brown cigars are soaked in a luscious honey-lemon syrup infused with vanilla, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat with your favorite cup of coffee or tea. Master the art of Greek-inspired desserts with this easy, show-stopping recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams walnuts
- 100 grams pistachios
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters honey
- 120 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave and set aside.
Finely chop the walnuts and pistachios, or pulse them in a food processor until coarsely ground. Combine the chopped nuts with ground cinnamon and ground cloves in a mixing bowl.
Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface, keeping the remaining sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
Brush the phyllo sheet lightly with melted butter. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the nut mixture along one edge of the sheet, leaving a bit of space on the sides.
Fold the sides of the phyllo sheet inward and then roll tightly from the edge with the filling to form a cigar shape. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and nut mixture.
Arrange the rolled cigars seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with more melted butter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
While the cigars are baking, prepare the syrup by combining granulated sugar, honey, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Once the cigars are baked, remove them from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over them evenly.
Allow the cigars to soak in the syrup for at least 1 hour before serving to ensure they are well-coated and flavorful.
Serve the Bourekakia Baklava Cigars as a decadent dessert or alongside coffee or tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 229.5 g | 294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.9 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 84.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 26 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.7 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1734 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
