Baklava Cups

Serves: 4

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

56

Sweetness

49

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

6.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Pistachio

1 cup

Walnut

1 cup

Almond

2 tbsps

Butter (melted)

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

3

Arrange the pistachios, walnuts, and almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes

4

Let nuts cool slightly and add to a food processor along with the lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla and pulse to combine

5

Place mini fillo shells in wells of 2 mini cupcake pans

6

Add 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture into each shell

7

Bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes

8

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat add the water, 1/4 cup sugar and honey and bring to a boil

9

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes

10

Pour 1 teaspoon syrup into each cup and allow it to soak in, then repeat with another teaspoon

11

Refrigerate at least 5 hours, or overnight