Description
These Baklava Muffins are a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, combining a moist, spiced muffin base with a crunchy walnut filling and a generous drizzle of honey. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they offer the rich flavors of cinnamon, nuts, and honey in an easy-to-make muffin form.
Ingredients
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Walnut Filling
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Muffin Batter
- 1 cup + 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
Topping
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease if not using liners to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Walnut Filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar to ensure they are evenly distributed.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the egg, melted unsalted butter, and buttermilk until smooth and fully combined.
- Make the Batter: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold together until just combined; the batter will be lumpy. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Assemble the Muffins: Spoon a small amount of muffin batter into each muffin cup, filling about one-third full. Add a scant tablespoon of walnut filling on top of the batter. Cover the filling with more muffin batter until the cups are about two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining walnut filling evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Drizzle with Honey: Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them on their paper liners to a wire rack to cool slightly. While still warm, drizzle each muffin generously with honey for sweetness and added moisture.
- Serve: Allow the Baklava Muffins to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins tender and light.
- Using paper liners makes it easier to remove muffins and keeps cleanup simple.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or pistachios for variation.
- Honey drizzle can be adjusted based on sweetness preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
