Baklava Bites

Submitted by mary winecoff

"This appetizer or dessert using mini phyllo cups. These can be frozen and used later. Perfect for a dinner party or brunch. Very easy to do."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 30 appetizers

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 30 miniature phyllo cups

• Syrup

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

directions

1. In a food processor, add walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves and pulse to combine. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of nut mixture into each cup. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, honey and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool slightly and pour a teaspoon of warm syrup over each cup.
3. Refrigerate cups for 4 to 5 hours, then bring to room temperature (about 15 minutes) before serving.