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Honey Baklava Bites

These Honey Baklava Bites deliver buttery, nutty, honey-soaked perfection in bite-sized portions that are easy to make and impressively delicious.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baklava
  • 8 oz phyllo dough, thawed about 8 sheets
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 and 1/2 sticks
  • 1 and 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pistachios or almonds
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Pinch salt
For the Honey Syrup
  • 3/4 cup honey real honey is essential
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw phyllo in refrigerator overnight.
  2. Chop nuts finely and mix with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. Brush mini muffin cups generously with melted butter.
Assembling Bites
  1. Cut phyllo into 2-inch squares. You need about 4-5 squares per bite.
  2. Layer squares in muffin cups, brushing with butter between layers.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of nut mixture into each phyllo cup and press down gently.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes until phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
Making Honey Syrup
  1. Combine honey, water, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Pour warm syrup over baked bites and let soak for 20-30 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
  1. Arrange on platter and garnish with extra chopped nuts.
  2. Serve at room temperature with coffee or tea.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. Don’t refrigerate as phyllo gets soggy.