DATE AND WALNUT PHYLLO ROLLS WITH GREEK YOGURT AND HONEY

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Date and Walnut Phyllo Rolls with Greek Yogurt and Honey

Provided by Elizabeth Falkner

Categories     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Date     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Shower     Healthy     Honey     Engagement Party     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces Medjool dates (about 1 1/2 cups), pitted
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup Greek honey or other honey
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from about 10 pods), finely ground in spice mill or in mortar with pestle
8 17 1/2x12 1/2-inch or sixteen 13 1/2x8 1/2-inch sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen, thawed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup Greek whole-milk yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine dates, walnuts, 3 tablespoons honey, orange peel, and cardamom in processor. Blend until paste forms.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment. If using 17 1/2x12 1/2-inch phyllo sheets, place stack of 8 phyllo sheets on work surface. Halve stack crosswise, forming 16 sheets, each 12 1/2x8 3/4 inches; arrange in 1 stack. Or if using 13 1/2x8 1/2-inch phyllo sheets, stack 16 sheets on work surface. Cover phyllo stack with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel. Remove 1 phyllo sheet from stack and place on work surface; brush with melted butter. Top with second sheet; brush with butter. Starting 1 inch from edge at short end of phyllo, spoon 3 tablespoons date mixture in dollops in row parallel to edge. Mold date mixture into log, leaving 1/2-inch border at edges of phyllo. Roll up date log in phyllo, enclosing filling and forming roll (filling will be exposed at ends). Transfer to baking sheet; brush with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, butter, and date mixture. Bake until golden, about 23 minutes. Cool on baking sheet.
  • Spoon yogurt into small bowl (or 8 individual bowls); drizzle remaining 1/4 cup honey over yogurt. Place 1 phyllo roll on each of 8 plates. Serve with honey-yogurt for dipping.

Shahadat Babu
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Robert Gutierrez
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I thought these rolls were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Md Anwar Hossen
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These rolls were a little too sweet for me, but my husband loved them.


Marvin Bell
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I loved these rolls. The walnuts and honey really balance out the sweetness of the dates.


Masibay Wernercastle
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves dates, walnuts, and honey.


Jeffery Duncan
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These rolls are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Sk babu babusk
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I used a different type of honey than the recipe called for and it turned out great.


Princess Crawford
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The phyllo dough was a little tricky to work with at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries.


Frank Addo
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I love that these rolls can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Skyline Destefano
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The combination of dates, walnuts, and honey is perfect. The rolls are sweet, but not too sweet.


Gujjar Sarkar
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I've made these rolls several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


N8VHUNY
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These date and walnut phyllo rolls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.