Description
These Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups are a delightful twist on traditional baklava, featuring mini phyllo shells filled with a spiced pecan mixture and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. Perfectly crisp, sweet, and nutty, they make an ideal holiday dessert or elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Baklava Cups Ingredients
- 1 package (15 count) mini phyllo shells
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange the mini phyllo shells evenly on a baking sheet to prepare them for filling.
- Prepare Pecan Filling: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the finely chopped pecans, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and melted unsalted butter until combined into a uniform mixture.
- Fill the Phyllo Shells: Spoon the pecan mixture evenly into each mini phyllo shell, ensuring each shell is filled but not overflowing for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the phyllo shells are crisp and the pecan filling is lightly toasted and aromatic.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cups from the oven and allow them to cool slightly to set the filling and make drizzling easier.
- Drizzle Caramel and Add Salt: Warm the caramel sauce if needed and drizzle it over each baklava cup. Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the top to enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Serve the pecan caramel baklava cups warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or pistachios for pecans depending on your preference.
- For an extra rich flavor, try using dulce de leche instead of caramel sauce.
- These baklava cups are best enjoyed the same day for maximum crispness.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
