Baklava Bites Puff Pastry (Printable Version)
Crisp puff pastry cups hold a spiced nut filling, sweetened with honey for a perfect handheld treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
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2 cups roasted mixed nuts, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1/3 cup honey
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Base
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1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
→ Topping
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1/4 cup honey
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry into a 25 x 38 cm (10 x 15 inch) rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 24 equally sized squares.
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Place a square of puff pastry into each prepared muffin cup, pressing gently on the bottoms and up the sides so that the corners point up.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the chopped nuts, melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon until evenly combined.
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Divide the nut mixture evenly into the puff pastry cups, about 1/2 tablespoon of the nut mixture per cup.
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Bake for 15 minutes, or until the nuts are lightly toasted but not burned and the pastry is golden brown.
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Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring the bites from the pan to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Drizzle the tops of the bites with the remaining 1/4 cup honey. Let the honey soak in while the bites cool completely, about 1 hour, before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, use freshly roasted nuts for a richer flavor.