

the Breville Test Kitchen
Pistachio and Orange Baklava Rolls
A simple combination of pastry, nuts and syrup come together to create this layered, crisp, decadent traditional sweet. Fresh orange gives it a citrus kick, though make it your own by using your favorite combo of nuts and spices. Serve it with a rich espresso or a fragrant herbal tea.
2 hrs 30 mins total time
30 mins active time
Medium
Makes 48
Ingredients
Measurements:
For the baklava
- 1½ cups (7 oz) shelled pistachios
- 1½ tsp ground ginger
- 1½ tbsp finely grated orange zest
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 8 sheets filo pastry
- 8 oz unsalted butter
melted
For the syrup
- 1¼ cups (8¾ oz) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (6 fl oz) water
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) fresh orange juice
Instructions
- 1Place the pistachios, ginger, orange zest and salt in a food processor bowl and pulse to form coarse crumbs.
- 2Insert the wire rack into position 6. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 320°F, for 35 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 3Place the pastry flat on the countertop and cover with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.Tip: Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible from the towel.
- 4Working with one sheet at a time, arrange the pastry vertically on the countertop, with the short side facing you. Brush with some of the butter and sprinkle evenly with 3 heaped tablespoons of the pistachio mixture.
- 5Place 2 skewers, end to end, horizontally halfway on the pastry, with the ends sticking out. Fold the pastry in half over the skewers. Roll up the pastry from the fold, using the skewers as a guide. Remove the skewers. Repeat with the remaining pastry.
- 6Brush the roasting pan with some of the butter. Place the rolls in the pan, brush with butter and pour any remaining over the rolls.
- 7Once preheated, place the pan in the oven and bake for 35 minutes. Meanwhile, make the syrup.
- 8To make the syrup, place the sugar, water and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool.
- 9The pastry should be brown and crisp. If not, bake it a little longer.
- 10Cut each roll into 6 pieces and return to the pan. Pour the syrup over the baklava and allow to cool and absorb the syrup.
- 11Serve drizzled with any syrup from the pan.