Description
These Sweet & Crunchy Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups are the ultimate bite-sized dessert—crispy phyllo shells filled with a warm, spiced nut mixture and finished with a golden drizzle of caramel. They’re perfect for quick breakfast treats, elegant dinner ideas, or when you need easy food ideas for a party. Whether you’re making them for a festive table or a sweet snack, this easy recipe is a guaranteed hit.
Ingredients
12 mini phyllo shells
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Finely chop the pecans and walnuts and combine in a bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon.
2. Add melted butter and vanilla extract to the nut mixture and stir until fully combined.
3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange mini phyllo shells on a baking sheet or in a mini muffin tin.
4. Spoon the nut mixture into each phyllo shell, pressing down lightly.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the shells are crisp and the filling is bubbling and golden.
6. Let the cups cool slightly, then drizzle each with warmed caramel sauce.
7. Allow to cool completely so the caramel can set before serving.
Notes
Toasting the nuts beforehand brings out a deeper, richer flavor.
Always use melted butter to ensure the mixture combines smoothly.
Use a mini muffin tin to keep your phyllo shells upright during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg