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Sweet & Crunchy Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups

Sweet & Crunchy Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups

  • Author: Nina Johnson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 baklava cups 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion, Middle Eastern-Inspired

Description

Make your dessert table shine with these Sweet & Crunchy Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups! They’re a modern twist on traditional baklava—featuring crispy phyllo dough, toasted pecans, a buttery spiced filling, and a luscious caramel drizzle. These easy dessert cups are perfect for parties, tea time, or when you need impressive yet simple food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, healthy snack (in moderation!), or just an easy recipe to impress guests, this is your go-to. A dreamy mix of nutty, sticky, and crunchy all in one!


Ingredients

Scale

20 sheets phyllo dough

1 cup melted butter

1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)

1⁄3 cup chopped pistachios

1⁄2 cup brown sugar

1⁄4 cup honey

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon

1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1⁄2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.

2. Unroll phyllo dough and cut into squares large enough to fit into muffin cups with overhang. Keep covered with a damp cloth.

3. Layer 4-5 sheets per cup, brushing melted butter between each layer. Rotate each sheet slightly as you stack.

4. In a dry skillet, toast chopped pecans and pistachios until fragrant. Remove from heat.

5. Mix toasted nuts with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and honey until sticky and evenly coated.

6. Spoon nut mixture into each phyllo cup and gently press down to compact.

7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp.

8. Remove from oven and drizzle warm caramel sauce over each cup.

9. Cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Notes

Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out while assembling.

For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle sea salt over the caramel just before serving.

These cups are best eaten fresh but can be lightly reheated to regain crispiness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 baklava cup
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: easy dessert, baklava recipe, pecan caramel, phyllo cups, holiday dessert