Blueberry and Nut Baklava Spirals

Delight your taste buds with these stunning Blueberry and Nut Baklava Spirals, a creative twist on the traditional Middle Eastern dessert! Featuring layers of golden, flaky phyllo dough wrapped around a luscious filling of chopped walnuts, pistachios, fresh blueberries, and fragrant cinnamon, these individually portioned spirals are both visually captivating and deliciously indulgent. A generous drizzle of homemade honey-lemon syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness and a subtle tang, perfectly complementing the nutty, fruity filling. Perfect as a show-stopping dessert for gatherings or a special treat to savor at home, these baklava spirals are surprisingly easy to make and ready to impress in just over an hour. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a sweet symphony of textures and flavors in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 sheets Phyllo dough
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup Walnuts (chopped)
• 1 cup Pistachios (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave and keep warm.

Step 4

Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean workspace and brush it lightly with melted butter. Layer a second sheet of phyllo dough directly on top, brushing it lightly with butter as well.

Step 5

Sprinkle a thin, even layer of the nut mixture over the phyllo stack, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.

Step 6

Scatter a small handful of blueberries over the nut mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 7

Carefully roll the phyllo stack into a tight log starting from one long side. Gently coil the log into a spiral shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 8

Repeat steps 4–7 with the remaining phyllo sheets, nut mixture, and blueberries until all ingredients are used.

Step 9

Brush the tops and sides of the spirals generously with melted butter.

Step 10

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the spirals are golden and crisp.

Step 11

While the baklava spirals are baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 12

Once the spirals are out of the oven, immediately spoon the warm syrup over each one, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the syrup to soak into the spirals for at least 15 minutes.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with extra nuts or a drizzle of honey if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4315.6

Total Fat 257.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 2005.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 475.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.1g	0%
Total Sugars 242.5g
Protein 78.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 322.4mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2633.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.1%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 41.9%