Description
Delight your guests with these Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups, a delightful twist on the classic baklava, served in mini phyllo shells and drizzled with caramel sauce. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, from parties to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baklava Cups:
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the chopped pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, melted butter, caramel sauce, honey, and salt until combined.
- Fill the phyllo shells: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the nut mixture into each phyllo shell.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the shells are crisp and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before drizzling with additional caramel sauce. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties and holidays.
- You can make them a day ahead and store in an airtight container; reheat briefly before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
