Greek Honey Walnut Pastry (Karioka)

Greek Honey Walnut Pastry (Karioka)

🟡 Medium

Ingredients

  • 250g phyllo dough sheets
  • 200g walnuts, finely chopped
  • 100g butter, melted
  • 150ml honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine chopped walnuts with cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Brush a baking tray with melted butter. Layer 2 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
  3. 3
    Spread 3 tablespoons of walnut mixture across the phyllo, leaving 2cm border. Roll tightly like a scroll, tucking edges inward.
  4. 4
    Coil the roll loosely and place seam-side down on the tray. Brush generously with butter.
  5. 5
    Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and walnut mixture to make 4 pastries.
  6. 6
    Score the tops diagonally with a sharp knife. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  7. 7
    While baking, warm honey with 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan.
  8. 8
    Remove pastries from oven and immediately drizzle warm honey over them. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
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