Mini Baklava Bites
If you're craving a sweet, nutty treat that's easy to make and full of flavor, these pistachio baklava bites are for you! Customize with any nuts of your choice.
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Ingredients
- 15 premade mini phyllo shells (1.9 ounce package)
- 3/4 cup roasted and salted shelled pistachios or nuts of your choice (almonds, walnuts, pecans, or a mixture)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place phyllo shells onto a sheet pan or mini cupcake pan.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse pistachios until they are roughly chopped. Add melted butter and cinnamon, then pulse a few more times until everything is combined. (Be careful to not overblend it here—the nuts should resemble the size of a pebble.)
- Fill each phyllo cup with a spoonful of the pistachio mixture (about 1 heaping teaspoon per cup).
- Bake the filled cups for 10-12 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crisp.
- While the baklava bites are baking, prepare the syrup: in a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Let it simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened to a maple syrup-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes.
- Remove the baklava bites from the oven, keeping them on the sheet pan, and drizzle the syrup evenly over each warm baklava bite.
- Allow the baklava bites to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Storage Note: These bites are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Syrup Note: The syrup makes just enough for a light drizzle over each bite. If you prefer a sweeter treat with more syrup, I recommend doubling the syrup ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1biteCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 8mg
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