Mini Baklava Cups Perfect for Parties and Holidays

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Baklava cups are the party version, mini phyllo shells filled with the honey nut mix. I bake the shells first so they hold their shape under the filling.

This recipe is easy to follow and ideal for serving guests at gatherings. Each cup is filled with a delicious mixture of walnuts, pistachios, and spices, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Delicious Mini Baklava Cups for Any Celebration

This baklava cups recipe features layers of crispy phyllo pastry filled with a nut mixture, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a sweet honey syrup. The total preparation and baking time is about 45 minutes, and this recipe yields approximately 24 mini cups.

Ingredients

1 package phyllo dough (approximately 16 oz), thawed
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup honey
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Nut Filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, pistachios, and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Phyllo Cups: Take a sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter. Layer another sheet on top and repeat the process until you have 4-5 layers. Cut the layered dough into squares.
Fill the Cups: Place a phyllo square into each cup of a greased mini muffin tin. Press it down gently and fill with a tablespoon of the nut mixture. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the phyllo is crispy and golden brown.
Make the Syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Drizzle and Serve: Once the baklava cups are out of the oven, drizzle the warm honey syrup over each cup. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your mini baklava cups!