Baklava Cups

Name: Baklava Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup mixed nuts,; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp cardamom; 2 tbsp sugar; 2-4 tbsp brown butter (melted); 15 Filo shells; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cardamom pods (crushed)

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

SUPER EASY & QUICK baklava recipe if you struggle with filo dough! I love making these for parties, all I do is fill these ready-made filo shells with a nut and spice mixture and top with simple syrup. It tastes just as good as the regular baklava, but without all of the stress and time it takes.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:04:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories180.9 kcal (9%)

Total Fat9.7 g (14%)

Carbs22.6 g (9%)

Sugars17.9 g (20%)

Protein3 g (6%)

Sodium52.7 mg (3%)

Fiber1.1 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

15 servings

1 ½ cupmixed nuts

1 tspcinnamon

½ tspcardamom

2 Tbspsugar

2 Tbspbrown butter

melted

15Filo shells

Simple syrup

¾ cupwater

1 cupsugar

2 Tbsphoney

2cardamom pods

crushed

Instructions

Step 1

Start by making the simple syrup. Combine all of the ingredients in a pot. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking, and then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes. Let the mixture completely cool down before using.

Step 2

Using a food processor, add the nuts, sugar, and spices and blend. Add the melted butter and mix. Set aside.

Step 3

Place the frozen filo shells on a lined baking sheet. Scoop 1 tbsp of the nut filling into the shells. Bake at 350f for 10min.

Step 4

As soon as the shells come out of the oven, spoon 1 tbsp simple syrup on top. Let it cool down and enjoy!