✨ Puff Pastry Baklava Twists

If you know me, you know I love taking something traditional and adding a little shortcut magic to make it doable on a busy schedule — without sacrificing flavor or soul. This recipe right here? It’s one of those “why didn’t I try this sooner?” moments.

Baklava is something I grew up eating, especially around the holidays or big family gatherings. That flaky, nutty, sweet goodness always felt like a labor of love (and a bit of a phyllo dough workout). So one day, in true multitasking-mom-chef-content-creator fashion, I thought — what if I could make a version that still gave me that warm, nostalgic flavor but didn’t require me to layer 20 sheets of pastry with melted butter in between while also answering 6 texts, meal-prepping, and trying to keep my kitchen from looking like a war zone?

Enter these Puff Pastry Baklava Twists — a little Mediterranean, a little modern, and a whole lot of delicious.

You just blend the filling — walnuts, cinnamon, sugar, and soft butter — in the food processor until it becomes this thick, spreadable, spiced goodness. Layer it between two sheets of puff pastry, twist it up, brush it with egg, sprinkle a little sugar on top, and boom — into the oven it goes. In about 25 minutes, your kitchen smells like a bakery, and you’ve got something that looks like you spent hours, when really it was one bowl, one sheet pan, and 30 minutes of your life.

They're flaky, rich, warm, just the right amount of sweet, and totally addictive. I’ve made these for casual Sunday brunches, gift boxes, and even late-night sweet cravings — and they never last long.

So if you’re looking for a shortcut dessert that still tastes homemade and feels like a warm hug from the Mediterranean, this one’s for you. 💛