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Delicious Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups served on a decorative plate

Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups

These delightful Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups combine classic baklava flavors—sweet honey, crunchy nuts, and buttery pastry—in a neat, handheld package perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cup Shells
  • 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted) For brushing the phyllo layers
For the Filling
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey Plus additional honey for drizzling (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the phyllo dough into squares that fit into your muffin tin cups. You’ll want about 6 squares per cup.
Assembling the Cups
  1. Brush each layer of phyllo dough with melted butter before stacking them in the muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Spoon the pecan mixture into your prepared phyllo cups, filling them well.
Baking
  1. Pop your muffin tin in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cups are golden brown and fragrant.
  2. Once out of the oven, allow your baklava cups to cool slightly.
  3. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.
Serving
  1. Carefully remove the baklava cups from the tin and serve.

Notes

Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. You can also mix in walnuts or almonds for a variation. Prepare ahead of time and bake just before serving.