Baklava Bites

Name: Baklava Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 30 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. plus 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided; 2 tbsp. honey; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 c. shelled raw walnuts; 1 c. shelled raw pistachios; 1/4 c. unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 2 (1.9-oz.) packages frozen phyllo shells

They're the perfect poppable dessert!

By Leah PerezPublished: Dec 5, 2023

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the pioneer woman's baklava bites recipe

Will Dickey

Yields:

30 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

These baklava bites are so easy to make: You just fill frozen phyllo cups with a sweetened, buttery pistachio and walnut mixture and bake until golden. Don't forget to drizzle these miniature desserts with honey syrup; it's the essential finishing touch!

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Ingredients

1/3 cup
plus 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
2 Tbsp.
honey
1 Tbsp.
lemon juice
1 cup
shelled raw walnuts
1 cup
shelled raw pistachios
1/4 cup
unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp.
ground cinnamon
1 tsp.
lemon zest
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
2
(1.9-oz.) packages frozen phyllo shells

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 1 baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons of water, ¼ cup of light brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a liquid measuring cup to cool slightly while assembling the baklava bites.
3. Step 3To the bowl of a food processor, add the walnuts and pistachios. Pulse the nuts in 15 to 20 (1-second) bursts until they are uniformly chopped. They should be smaller than grains of rice. Set 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts aside.
4. Step 4In a large bowl, place the remaining chopped walnuts and pistachios. Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of light brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Pour the butter mixture over the nuts, stirring until well combined.
5. Step 5Spoon a scant tablespoon of the nut mixture into each mini phyllo cup, pressing the mixture down gently to fill the cups. Place the cups on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Step 6Bake until the filling is set and lightly golden, 12 to 14 minutes.
7. Step 7While the cups are still warm, spoon ½ teaspoon of syrup over each cup, allowing the syrup to soak into the filling. Reserve any remaining syrup.
8. Step 8To serve, brush the tops of the bites with the remaining syrup and sprinkle with the reserved nuts.