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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cups with flaky phyllo and honey drizzle

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cups

These delightful Honey Pistachio Baklava Cups combine crisp phyllo dough with a rich nut filling and a drizzle of honey for a fancy, yet easy dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 12 sheets Phyllo dough (thawed in the fridge overnight) Keep covered with damp towel while working.
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted or use half butter, half neutral oil) For brushing between phyllo layers.
For the Filling
  • 1.5 cups Pistachios (shelled, unsalted) Roughly chopped.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Cinnamon (optional) For flavor enhancement.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sugar (optional) Depending on the sweetness of the honey.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or rose water (optional) For added fragrance.
For the Honey Drizzle
  • 1/2 cup Honey Warmed for better drizzling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter or spray a regular muffin tin.
  2. Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a slightly damp towel.
  3. Take one sheet of phyllo, brush lightly with melted butter, and place another sheet on top. Repeat until you have about 4 to 6 layers.
  4. Cut the stack into squares suitable for a muffin cup.
  5. Press each square into the muffin cup, allowing the corners to stick up. Brush the top lightly with butter.
  6. Spoon about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the pistachio filling into each cup.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes until the phyllo is deep golden and crisp.
  2. While baking, warm honey in a small pan until it is pourable.
  3. As soon as they come out of the oven, drizzle warm honey over each cup generously.
  4. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to soak in the honey.

Notes

These cups are best served after they cool slightly and are excellent for parties. You can make these ahead of time and drizzle with honey before serving. They should be stored in a container with the lid slightly cracked to maintain the crispiness.