Honey Walnut Strudel (Baklava Style)

This honey strudel recalls flavors of baklava but fits the Hungarian strudel tradition. Honey not only sweetens but caramelizes between layers, binding the walnut and crisp pastry. Simpler than stuffed strudels, it's a crunchy treat excellent with wine.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Damp towel

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Tree Nut (Walnut)
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Tip: Leaking honey burns; paper saves scrubbing.
2

Lay out first phyllo sheet (on damp towel), brush with butter. Sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs and walnuts. Drizzle thin lines of honey.

Tip: Don't soak with honey! Thin drizzles will spread with heat.
3

Place next sheet on top, repeat layering (butter, crumbs, walnut, honey) until sheets are used. 3-4 sheets per roll.

Tip: Layering (laminating) creates crunch.
4

Roll tightly. Place on sheet, brush top generously with butter.

Tip: Top butter is essential for color and preventing drying.
5

Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Tip: Hot honey burns; let it set.

Recipe FAQ

Honey got too hard after baking.
Honey caramelizes (turns to candy) if baked too long. The pastry protects it, but watch the time.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Phyllo Dough
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 2 cups Ground Walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (toasted)
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted)