Description
A modern take on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, Baklava Cups offer a nutty, sweet, and crunchy experience in a convenient bite-sized phyllo shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 mini phyllo shells
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and place mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine chopped walnuts, pecans, pistachios, and ground cinnamon.
- Spoon the nut mixture into each phyllo shell.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Stir until combined and slightly thickened.
- Drizzle the warm syrup over the nut-filled shells.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the shells are golden and nuts are toasted.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Use almonds or hazelnuts as substitutes for the nut mixture.
- Add a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg for a spiced variation.
- Top with whipped cream or dark chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
- Mini tart shells can be used if phyllo shells are unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg