Baklava Muffins

Indulge in the irresistible fusion of flavors with these Baklava Muffins, a delightful twist on the classic Mediterranean dessert! Perfectly spiced with ground cinnamon, these moist muffins sandwich a rich, nutty filling made from pistachios and/or walnuts, honey, and brown sugar, capturing the essence of traditional baklava in every bite. A drizzle of honey enhances their sweetness, while the tender crumb makes them ideal for breakfast, snack time, or a dessert-worthy treat. Easy to make with just a 15-minute prep time, these muffins combine simple techniques and everyday ingredients to create a show-stopping bake. Bake up a batch of these baklava-inspired muffins for a unique addition to your next brunch or tea party—your guests will love their golden, aromatic layers!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.75 cup Whole milk
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts and/or pistachios)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (additional for filling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In another medium-sized bowl, combine the granulated sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing, as this will make the muffins dense.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the chopped nuts, honey, brown sugar, and additional ground cinnamon. Mix well to create the baklava-style filling.

Step 6

Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the muffin batter into each muffin liner. Add about 1 teaspoon of the nut mixture on top of the batter. Then, cover with another tablespoon of muffin batter, filling the liners about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Optional: Drizzle additional honey over the cooled muffins for extra sweetness and garnish with chopped nuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1034.3 grams (1034.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3568

Total Fat 169.80g	218%
Saturated Fat 72.00g	360%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 652mg	217%
Sodium 2315mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 480.30g	175%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g	56%
Total Sugars 278.90g
Protein 57.50g	115%

Vitamin D 161IU	803%
Calcium 496mg	38%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 1188mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 52.2%