Description
Crispy Caramel Pecan Baklava Cups are a delightful treat combining the rich flavors of pecans, caramel, and crispy phyllo pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 frozen mini phyllo shells
- 1¼ cups finely chopped pecans
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until evenly coated.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the pecan mixture into each phyllo shell.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until shells are golden and filling is fragrant.
- While still warm, drizzle each cup generously with caramel sauce.
- Serve warm for a gooey texture or let cool for a firmer bite.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce.
- These cups can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Experiment with different nuts for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg