Description
Indulge in these delightful Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups that feature a perfect balance of nuttiness and sweetness in every bite. These mini treats are a twist on the classic baklava, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Cups:
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
Nut Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare phyllo cups: Place the mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Make nut filling: In a bowl, mix the pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, melted butter, caramel sauce, honey, and salt.
- Fill the phyllo shells: Spoon the nut mixture into each phyllo shell.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Let cool before drizzling with caramel sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can use only pecans for the filling.
- Enhance the flavor with a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg.
- Best served fresh but can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
