Best 8 Easy Baklava Cups Recipes

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**Easy Baklava Cups: A Delightful Combination of Crispy, Nutty, and Sweet**

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Middle East with these easy baklava cups, a delightful treat that combines crispy phyllo pastry, a sweet and nutty filling, and a luscious honey syrup. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime, these individual cups offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a selection of recipes ranging from traditional to variations using different nuts and spices, there's a baklava cup recipe for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of the Middle East.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKLAVA CUPS RECIPE



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Mini Baklava Cups taste like authentic baklava but easier! The honey and lemon syrup make these baklava cups completely irresistible. A make-ahead recipe (see notes)

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup honey
30 shells (2 boxes, 15 count each) Athens® Mini Fillo Shells
2 cups nuts (we used 1 1/2 cups walnuts + 1/2 cup salted pistachios)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup chocolate chips ( melted to drizzle for garnish (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 350˚F. In a small saucepan, combine syrup ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 cup water and 1/4 cup honey. Bring to a boil over med/high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves then reduce heat and keep at a light boil for 4 min without stirring. Remove syrup from heat and let cool at room temperature while prepping baklava cups.
  • In a food processor, pulse together 2 cups nuts to coarsely chop. Transfer to medium mixing bowl and stir in 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add 3 Tbsp melted butter and stir to combine.
  • Arrange 30 mini phyllo cups on rimmed baking sheet and divide nut mixture between the cups (about 2 tsp per cup), patting down the tops with your fingers. Bake 10 min at 350˚F.
  • Once out of the oven, immediately spoon cooled syrup over nuts, adding 1 tsp to each one to let the syrup soak in then repeat with another 1/2 teaspoon of syrup until all syrup is used up. Let rest at room temperature for 6 hrs or overnight for flavors to meld and cups to soften. Serve as is or drizzled with chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUICK AND EASY BAKLAVA SQUARES



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I love baklava but rarely indulge because it takes so much time to make. Then a friend of mine gave me this simple recipe. I've made it for family, friends and co-workers-they can't get enough. I'm always asked to bring these squares to special gatherings and parties, and I even give them as gifts during the holidays. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound (4 cups) chopped walnuts
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 package (16 ounces, 14x9-inch sheets) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. Combine walnuts and cinnamon., Unroll phyllo dough. Layer 2 sheets of phyllo in prepared pan; brush with butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets of phyllo, brushing every other 1 with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Sprinkle 1/2 cup nut mixture in pan; drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey. Add 2 more phyllo sheets, brushing with butter; sprinkle another 1/2 cup nut mixture and 2 tablespoons honey over phyllo. Repeat layers 6 times. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing every other 1 with butter., Using a sharp knife, score surface to make 24 squares. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MINI BAKLAVA



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Baklava has amazing memories for me: My best friend made it for my bridal and baby showers. And then, she taught me how to make it! These delicious little miniatures give you the taste of baklava in a bite-sized package. -Margaret Guillory, Eunice, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 packages (1.9 ounces each) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
Honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add pecans and walnuts, tossing to coat. Simmer, uncovered, until nuts are lightly toasted, 5-10 minutes., Place phyllo shells on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spoon nut mixture and butter sauce evenly into shells. Bake until golden brown, 9-11 minutes. Cool completely on pan on a wire rack. Drizzle a drop of honey into each shell; let stand, covered, until serving. Serve with additional honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY BAKLAVA



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This is simple and easy. Serve it in cupcake papers. It freezes well, too.

Provided by ARVILLALAR

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound chopped nuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (16 ounce) package phyllo dough
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
½ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Toss together cinnamon and nuts. Unroll phyllo and cut whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
  • Place two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo. Using a sharp knife, cut baklava (all the way through to the bottom of the dish) into four long rows, then (nine times) diagonally to make 36 diamond shapes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.
  • While baklava is baking, combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey, vanilla and lemon or orange zest; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it. Let cool completely before serving. Store uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 97.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

EASY BAKLAVA CUPS



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Fabulous little dessert that takes just minutes to prepare using pre made phyllo cups. Saw this recipe on Sunny Andersons Cooking for Real, tried it that night and it will go into my rotation of desserts that I actually make. Simple, delicious and super easy, what more can you ask for!

Provided by Peacefulone

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pistachios (I used more pistachios, less other nuts)
1/2 cup walnuts (I used pecans instead of both walnuts and almonds)
1/2 cup almonds
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (15 count) boxes miniature phyllo cups
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Special equipment: 2 (12-cup) mini cupcake pans, food processor.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place pistachios, walnuts and almonds on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Place mini phyllo shells in wells of 2 mini cupcake pans.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture into each shell.
  • Bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat add the water, 1/4 cup sugar and honey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1 teaspoon syrup into each cup and allow it to soak in, then repeat with another teaspoon.
  • Refrigerate at least 5 hours, or overnight. (I only managed to refrigerate for about 20 minutes and then they all just disappeared!).

BAKLAVA PHYLLO CUPS



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Bite-sized crisp phyllo pastry cups are filled with sticky spiced baklava syrup and pistachios with a hint of lemon-irresistible.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 to 3 sheets of store-bought phyllo pastry dough, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil, to brush the pastry
4 ounces shelled pistachios
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon agave
4 ounces light brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Cut the phyllo sheets into forty-eight 2-inch squares. Take one phyllo square and brush with the oil. Lay a second square on top at a 45-degree angle and brush again with the oil.
  • Fit it into one cup of a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Repeat to fill the remaining mini muffin cups.
  • Blitz the pistachios and cinnamon in a food processor until finely chopped. Spoon equal amounts into each prepared pastry cup.
  • Bake for about 8 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden.
  • To make the syrup, gently simmer the agave, sugar and lemon juice in a medium or small saucepan over high heat until it coats the back of the wooden spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • Once the phyllo cups are out of the oven, spoon equal amounts of syrup into each phyllo cup.
  • Grate over a little lemon zest to garnish. Let cool slightly before serving.

BAKLAVA CUPS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 6h5m

Yield 30 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup almonds
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 boxes mini filo shells, 15 shells each
1/2 cup water 1/4 cup honey
Special equipment: 2 (12-cup) mini cupcake pans, food processor

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Arrange the pistachios, walnuts, and almonds on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes. 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.
  • Place mini fillo shells in wells of 2 mini cupcake pans. Add 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture into each shell. Bake until filling is hot, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat add the water, 1/4 cup sugar and honey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour 1 teaspoon syrup into each cup and allow it to soak in, then repeat with another teaspoon. Refrigerate at least 5 hours, or overnight.

EASY BAKLAVA



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This recipe was given to me years ago by a friend who was known as the "go to person" for desserts at work. It does takes some short cuts & purists may not like that. But it sure does taste good & it is SO much easier than traditional baklava. I prefer this recipe to the ones with honey.

Provided by Judy from Hawaii

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 40 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place 1 cup sugar, water,& lemon juice in a pan& bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool.
  • Lay out phyllo dough, cut in half& trim to fit a 9 by 13" pan.
  • Place 1/2 of dough in pan.
  • Combine filling ingredients, and spread over phyllo dough.
  • Cover with 2nd half of dough.
  • With a serrated knife, cut into triangles.
  • Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for appproximately 30 minutes, till golden brown.
  • Remove from oven& pour cooled syrup over hot baklava.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 91.2, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • To make the phyllo cups, use a mini muffin tin. Grease the cups with butter or cooking spray to prevent the phyllo from sticking.
  • When layering the phyllo dough, brush each sheet with melted butter. This will help the cups to be crispy and flaky.
  • Don't overfill the phyllo cups with the filling. The filling will expand as it bakes, so leave some room at the top of the cups.
  • Bake the phyllo cups until they are golden brown and crispy. This will take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Let the phyllo cups cool slightly before filling them with the syrup. This will help to prevent the syrup from making the cups soggy.
  • To make the syrup, use a heavy saucepan. This will help to prevent the syrup from burning.
  • Bring the syrup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. This will help the syrup to thicken.
  • Let the syrup cool slightly before pouring it over the phyllo cups.

Conclusion:

Baklava cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with phyllo dough, nuts, and syrup, and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, you will be able to make these baklava cups with ease. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give these baklava cups a try.

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