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Mini Baklava Cups

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Mini Baklava Cups – tastes like authentic baklava but quick and easy! Premade mini phyllo cups filled with buttery honey-cinnamon spiced nuts.

mini baklava cups on wood board drizzled with honey

Mini Baklava Cups taste like authentic full size baklava but are quick and easy to whip up. 

Phyllo shells – available at most grocery stores – come pre-made. You just fill them with finely chopped buttery, honey-cinnamon spiced nuts and bake for a few minutes until they’re golden.

This 2-bite dessert is ideal for Easter and other holiday gatherings but so simple you’ll want to make them anytime.

closeup of mini baklava cup on wood board

Mini Baklava Cups also travel easily making them the perfect solution when you’re asked to bring a dessert to bring to your next party.

Their single serve size makes them easy to share and they can even be made the day before.

What’s in mini baklava cups?

  • mini phyllo dough cups (found in the freezer section of the grocery store)
  • pistachios
  • pecans
  • almonds
  • lemon zest
  • sugar
  • cinnamon
  • melted butter
  • salt
  • vanilla
  • honey + hot tap water

TIP: Aldi sells a combination of all the nuts you’ll need for this recipe in one easy package.

how to make mini baklava cups:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the phyllo cups on a parchment paper lined baking sheet then set aside.

Finely chop the nuts by hand or pulse in the food processor (you want a ‘rustic chop’ – not completely ground) then transfer the nuts to a medium size bowl.

Stir in the lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, a small pinch of salt and the vanilla then set aside.

In a small bowl, blend the honey and hot tap water.

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the honey-water then pour the remaining over the nuts and stir to combine well.

Fill the phyllo cups with about 1 tablespoon of the nut mixture each dividing it equally then bake for 8-10 minutes or until the nuts are lightly toasted.

Remove the Baklava Cups from the oven then drizzle the reserved honey over the top of them.

HOW LONG DOES BAKLAVA LAST?

Cool the baklava completely then store in an airtight container on the counter at room temp up to 5 days.

shallow black bowl filled with mini baklava cups

 

LoVE Mini desserts LIKE I DO?

Here are a few others to try:

Salted Caramel Boozy Brownies ~ fudgy boozy brownies drizzled with salted caramel. Starts with a box mix, ready for the oven in 5 minutes.
overhead view of cheesecake bites topped with chopped snickers candy and drizzled with chocolate
mini strawberry pies topped with whipped cream
smores cookies cups baked with toasted marshmallow

Boozy Brownies – bite size fudgy, moist brownies start with a box – ramped up with asalted caramel-Jack Daniels drizzle.

Snickers Cheesecake Bites – mini Snickers candy cheesecake with a pretzel crust and both chocolate ganache and gooey caramel drizzle.

Bite Size Strawberry Pies – quick and easy mini fresh strawberry pies with store bought crust in a delicious sweet glaze. 

S’mores Cookies – bite size graham cracker cups filled with toasted mini marshmallows and Hershey’s chocolate. Indulge in S’mores all year!

Enjoy!

pinterest pin showing shallow black bowl filled with mini baklava cups

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mini baklava cups on wood board drizzled with honey

Mini Baklava Cups

Mini Baklava Cups - tastes just like authentic baklava but quick and easy! Premade mini phyllo cups filled with buttery honey-cinnamon spiced nuts.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: mini baklava cups, baklava cups, mini desserts, greek recipes, holiday desserts, holiday recipes,
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: A Gouda Life

Ingredients

  • 1 15 count package of phyllo cups found in freezer section/grocery store
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup almonds
  • 1 whole lemon zest ONLY
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot tap water
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Place the phyllo cups on a parchment paper lined baking sheet then set aside.
  • Finely chop the nuts by hand or pulse in the food processor (you want a ‘rustic chop’ – not completely ground) then transfer the nuts to a medium size bowl.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, a small pinch of salt and the vanilla then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, blend the honey and hot tap water. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the honey-water then pour the remaining over the nuts and stir to combine well.
  • Fill the phyllo cups with about 1 tablespoon of the nut mixture each dividing it equally then bake for 8-10 minutes or until the nuts are lightly toasted.
  • Remove the Baklava Cups from the oven then drizzle the reserved honey over the top of the cups. Cool completely then store in an airtight container.


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  1. Mary says

    March 25, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    Hi Bernie! Just like you I want to cook with easy to find ingredients and be able to pronounce the name. I can pronounce all the ingredients in this recipe…….Winner!!! Looking forward to seeing the movie….loved the first movie. This recipe sounds delicious and easy to make. Pinned. Thanks for sharing. Happy Easter!!!

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    • Bernie says

      March 26, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Hi Mary – great minds think alike! Happy Easter to you as well and thank you for pinning and of course, following along. ~ Bernie

      Reply
  2. Annette Wilson says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Bernie, I’m going to try these. Sweets are my weakness.

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    • Bernie says

      March 26, 2016 at 1:28 pm

      I have a sweet tooth too but mini desserts relieve some of the guilt 🙂 Let me know how you like them. Happy Easter!

      Reply
  3. Karly says

    November 14, 2018 at 4:50 pm

    These are such a cute idea! I would probably not be able to stop eating them!!

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    • Bernie says

      November 15, 2018 at 2:59 pm

      Hi Karly ~ thanks so much! They definitely disappear fast 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to comment ~ enjoy the day!

      Reply
  4. Dee says

    December 7, 2022 at 12:26 am

    Can you make these ahead and freeze?

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    • Bernie says

      December 7, 2022 at 4:57 pm

      Hi Dee – yes you can definitely make them ahead of time with 2 options: Make and freeze BEFORE baking — or — make, bake and freeze BUT don’t drizzle honey over the top before freezing or they may get soggy. — Bernie

      Reply
  5. deborah dille says

    April 25, 2023 at 3:50 pm

    my dad just got back from Greece and he wanted more baklava so I made him this delicious recipe he couldn’t get enough yum!

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