Description
These Sweet & Crunchy Pecan Caramel Baklava Cups are a quick dessert with crisp phyllo, buttery pecans, and gooey caramel—ideal for holidays, parties, or everyday sweet cravings. This easy recipe delivers all the flavor of baklava in a modern, bite-sized format. Great for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, or fancy food ideas that look impressive but take minimal effort.
Ingredients
12 phyllo dough sheets
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt (for caramel)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Cut the phyllo dough into 2.5-inch squares. Layer 5 squares into each muffin cup, brushing melted butter between layers.
3. In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons of the melted butter.
4. Fill each phyllo cup with the pecan mixture, gently pressing it down.
5. Bake for 15–18 minutes until phyllo edges are golden and crispy.
6. While baking, make the caramel: heat 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
7. Once cups are out of the oven, drizzle each with warm caramel. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent drying out.
Let the caramel cool just slightly before drizzling to thicken and cling better.
Reheat in a toaster oven or conventional oven to restore crispness—avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: baklava cups, pecan desserts, caramel pecan cups, phyllo pastry dessert, mini baklava