Description
Delightful Baklava Bites blend Mediterranean sweetness with nutty richness, offering a miniature dessert experience that celebrates classic Greek pastry traditions. Crisp phyllo layers, honey-soaked walnuts, and delicate spices create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup:
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Nuts:
- 2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Pastry:
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a silky syrup by combining sugar, lemon juice, water, and honey in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar fully dissolves.
- Reduce heat and simmer the syrup for 4 minutes without additional stirring, then remove from heat and allow to cool naturally.
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining with foil and applying a light grease to prevent sticking.
- Distribute phyllo shells evenly across the prepared baking sheet, creating a uniform layer.
- Create a rich nut filling by blending finely chopped nuts, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until thoroughly combined and moistened.
- Carefully portion the nut mixture into each phyllo shell, filling to the brim and gently compacting with a cookie scoop.
- Bake the assembled bites in a preheated oven at the specified temperature for 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, drizzle each bite with approximately 1 teaspoon of prepared honey syrup.
- Continue adding remaining syrup, distributing about 1/2 teaspoon extra to each bite until fully utilized.
- Allow baklava bites to cool completely at room temperature, then let rest overnight to enhance flavor integration.
Notes
- Toast nuts beforehand to enhance their rich, nutty flavor and add a deeper, more complex taste to the baklava bites.
- Try different nut combinations like pistachios, almonds, or walnuts to create unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Keep phyllo shells covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while preparing the filling, ensuring they remain delicate and crisp.
- Store baklava bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, allowing the syrup to continue infusing the shells with sweet, aromatic goodness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg