Baklava is a beautiful and delicious dessert that is popular throughout the Middle East, Mediterranean, and beyond. It consists of layers of flaky phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and sweet syrup, and is perfect for serving at special occasions or as a sweet treat any day of the week. While baklava can seem intimidating to make, this mini baklava recipe is easy enough for even novice bakers to try. In this blog post, we’ll show you step-by-step how to make mini baklava that is sure to wow your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
- Honey
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add pecans and walnuts, tossing to coat. Simmer, uncovered, until nuts are lightly toasted, 5-10 minutes.
- Place phyllo shells on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon nut and butter sauce mixture evenly into shells. Bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cool completely on pan on a wire rack. Drizzle a drop of honey into each shell; let stand, covered, until serving. Serve with additional honey if desired.
Making mini baklava might seem daunting, but with this simple recipe, you can make a delicious and impressive dessert with ease. With just a few ingredients and some easy steps, you can create a sweet treat that everyone will love. So why not give this mini baklava recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your baking skills? We promise it will be worth the effort!
Nutrition Facts,
- 1 filled phyllo cup: 105 calories
- 9 fat (2g saturated fat)
- 8mg cholesterol
- 33mg sodium
- 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber)
- 1g protein
