Description
These Baklava Muffins are a delightful fusion of the classic baklava flavors in a convenient muffin form. A perfect combination of nutty filling, sweet syrup, and moist muffin texture make these a must-try for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
For the syrup:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the muffin tin.
- Prepare the filling: Mix nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and butter to make the filling.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet ingredients: Whisk eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine and fill: Mix wet and dry ingredients, then layer batter and filling in muffin cups.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until done.
- Prepare syrup: Heat honey, water, and lemon juice.
- Finish muffins: Pour warm syrup over muffins and allow them to soak before serving.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by letting muffins sit overnight.
- Customize with all walnuts or pistachios.
- Add orange zest for a citrusy variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
