Description
Delight in these easy and elegant Baklava Bites featuring mini phyllo shells filled with a flavorful blend of chopped walnuts, pistachios, and almonds sweetened with brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a warm honey glaze, these bite-sized Mediterranean treats are perfect for a crowd or a special dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Nut Filling
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Baklava Shells
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
Honey Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Nut Mixture: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, almonds, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Fill Phyllo Shells: Spoon the nut mixture evenly into each of the mini phyllo shells, ensuring they are filled but not overstuffed. Arrange the filled shells on a baking sheet in a single layer for even baking.
- Bake the Bites: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the phyllo shells turn golden brown and the nuts are toasted and fragrant.
- Make the Honey Glaze: While the bites are baking, combine the honey, water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring gently, just until the mixture is warm and slightly thin in consistency. Be careful not to boil.
- Drizzle and Cool: Remove the baklava bites from the oven and immediately drizzle each one with the warm honey glaze, allowing it to soak in slightly. Let the bites cool for a few minutes to set before serving.
Notes
- For best texture and flavor, serve the baklava bites the same day to maintain their crispiness.
- If you prefer a traditional baklava taste, you may substitute all nuts with walnuts.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
