Pecan Baklava Cups

Indulge in the irresistible charm of Pecan Baklava Cups, a bite-sized twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert! Perfectly crisp mini phyllo pastry cups cradle a luscious blend of chopped pecans, spiced honey, and a hint of fragrant cinnamon and nutmeg. Each cup is sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and enriched with the aromatic zest of orange, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these golden-baked treats are ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or an elegant after-dinner dessert. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, Pecan Baklava Cups bring all the decadence of traditional baklava without the fuss. Serve them at room temperature and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 15

Ingredients

• 15 pieces Mini phyllo pastry cups
• 1 cup Pecans
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.125 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the mini phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet and set aside.

Step 2

Roughly chop the pecans into small pieces and set them aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the honey, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and starts to bubble slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest (if using). Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Add the chopped pecans to the saucepan and stir until the pecans are fully coated with the spiced honey mixture.

Step 6

Spoon a generous amount of the pecan mixture into each phyllo pastry cup, filling them to the top.

Step 7

Bake the filled phyllo cups in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the phyllo is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the Pecan Baklava Cups to cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve the Pecan Baklava Cups at room temperature and enjoy! They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(451.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1784.7

Total Fat 130.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.6g
Cholesterol 93mg	0%
Sodium 759.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 70.8g
Protein 17.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 112.3mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 564.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.7%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 33.6%