Description
Indulge in these delightful Baklava Bites, a miniature version of the classic Middle Eastern dessert. These nut-filled pastries are encased in crispy phyllo shells and drizzled with a sweet honey mixture, making them a perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baklava Bites:
- 1 package mini phyllo shells (about 15 count)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Honey Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: extra chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the phyllo shells: Place the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Mix the nut filling: In a bowl, combine the walnuts, pistachios, almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until well coated.
- Fill the shells: Spoon the nut mixture into the phyllo shells.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the shells are crisp and golden.
- Make the honey drizzle: In a saucepan, heat the honey, water, and lemon juice until warmed through.
- Drizzle the honey: Once baked, drizzle each baklava bite with the warm honey mixture.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Best served the same day for maximum crispiness.
- One type of nut can be used if preferred.
- For a traditional flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
