Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups
These bite-sized treats combine crunchy phyllo pastry with a sweet and nutty filling of pecans, caramel, and honey, perfect for parties or as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the pastry
- 1 package phyllo pastry cups Pre-made phyllo cups for ease.
For the filling
- 1 cup chopped pecans Pecans can be substituted with walnuts or almonds.
- 1 cup sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup butter Melted for combining with the filling.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can be replaced with almond extract for variation.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Honey for drizzling For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the phyllo pastry cups on a baking sheet.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water to make the syrup. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes.
Filling
- In another pan, melt the butter and add chopped pecans, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook for 5 minutes until the pecans are fragrant.
- Fill each phyllo cup with the pecan mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the oven for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle the caramel syrup over the cups and finish with a drizzle of honey.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve the baklava cups warm or at room temperature. They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for about a week.