Description
These Orange Blossom Caramel Pecan Baklava Cups deliver the classic baklava flavors in a convenient, bite-sized form. Crispy phyllo cups are filled with a spiced pecan mixture and drizzled with a fragrant orange blossom caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Phyllo Cups (≈12 cm each)
- 150g Pecan Halves, Coarsely Chopped
- 30g Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 60ml Water
- 1 tbsp Orange Blossom Water
- ½ tsp Flaky Sea Salt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Orange Zest Curls (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Craft Caramel: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; swirl until amber (4-5 minutes).
- Emulsify Caramel: Whisk in butter, orange blossom water, salt, and lemon juice.
- Spice Pecans: Toss pecans with sugar, cinnamon, and orange blossom water.
- Assemble Cups: Brush phyllo cups with butter; fill with pecan mixture.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Drizzle caramel into each cup.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Prepare Honey Glaze: Warm honey, water, and orange blossom water.
- Glaze and Garnish: Brush with glaze; sprinkle with salt and zest.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For optimal crispness, bake just before serving. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor. Swirling the caramel prevents crystallization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: baklava,pecan,orange blossom,caramel,phyllo,dessert,mediterranean,nuts,sweet,treat