Bourekakia (Baklava 'Cigars') Recipe

Name: Bourekakia (Baklava 'Cigars')
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Syrup; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey (preferably, Greek Thyme); 3 cinnamon sticks; 3 whole cloves; Filling; 3 cups ground walnuts; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 egg whites, room temperature, beaten to consistency of mayonnaise; 1 lb phyllo pastry; 1 cup butter, melted; icing sugar

Servings: persons

Syrup
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey (preferably, Greek Thyme)
3 cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
Filling
3 cups ground walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 egg whites, room temperature, beaten to consistency of mayonnaise
1 lb phyllo pastry
1 cup butter, melted
icing sugar

1
For syrup: Cook all ingredients in saucepan over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves, then boil 15 minutes.
2
Cool completely; strain.
3
For filling: Combine walnuts, cinnamon and cloves.
4
Blend in 1 cup syrup and whites (mixture should not be too stiff; add up to 1/4 cup additional syrup, if necessary.).
5
To assemble: Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
6
Cut phyllo into 5 x 8 inch strips.
7
Cover with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use.
8
Take a strip and brush it lightly with melted butter.
9
Spread 1 heaping teaspoon of filling along narrow edge.
10
Fold in sides 1/2 inch toward center; brush sides lightly with butter; roll up tightly.
11
Repeat with remaining strips.
12
Arrange seam side down on baking sheet.
13
Brush with remaining butter.
14
(They can be frozen at this point i1/2 increase baking time to 30-35 minutes if baking them frozen).
15
Bake until golden and crisp, 20-25 minutes.
16
Cool completely.
17
Dust lightly with powdered sugar.

1763

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Syrup, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Bourekakia (Baklava 'Cigars') falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bourekakia (Baklava 'Cigars')

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