Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Baklava Muffins, a modern twist on the classic Greek pastry. These muffins encapsulate the traditional sweetness of baklava, featuring an enticing blend of finely chopped nuts, honey, and warm spices, all wrapped in a fluffy muffin base. Ideal for brunch, dessert, or as an everyday snack, Baklava Muffins are not only easy to make but also sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes and a baking time of 20 minutes, you can whip up this delicious treat in no time.
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
- 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
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed; lumps are fine.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped nuts with cinnamon and cloves.
- Fold the nut mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle warm muffins with additional honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg