Baklava Muffins: The Perfect Fusion of Classic Greek Pastry and Modern Convenience
Experience the delightful fusion of traditional Greek pastry and modern convenience with these Baklava Muffins! Perfect for any occasion, these scrumptious muffins are filled with a rich blend of nuts and drizzled with honey, offering a sweet treat that everyone will adore. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a batch that’s ideal for brunch, an after-school snack, or as a make-ahead dessert for busy days. The warm, nutty flavor combined with hints of cinnamon and cloves make them irresistible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey + extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently without overmixing.
- Mix in the chopped nuts, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling briefly before drizzling with honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg