Baklava Tarts

Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible Baklava Tarts, a modern twist on the classic Mediterranean pastry. Featuring layers of buttery, golden phyllo dough baked to crispy perfection in a muffin tin, these individual tarts are filled with a rich medley of finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, and almonds, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Each tart is drenched in a luscious honey-lemon syrup, adding a burst of sweetness and tang to every bite. With a bake time of just 25 minutes and a stunning presentation, these single-serve baklava tarts are perfect for entertaining or indulging in a decadent treat. Whether you’re a fan of traditional baklava or just love nutty, syrup-soaked desserts, this refined recipe is sure to impress. Perfect for search terms like "easy baklava recipe," "phyllo dough desserts," and "individual Mediterranean desserts."

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 10 sheets Phyllo dough
• 120 grams Unsalted butter, melted
• 120 grams Walnuts, finely chopped
• 120 grams Pistachios, finely chopped
• 120 grams Almonds, finely chopped
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 250 grams Honey
• 60 milliliters Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the walnuts, pistachios, almonds, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Set this nut mixture aside.

Step 3

Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with melted butter.

Step 4

Cut the phyllo dough into circles large enough to line the muffin cups. You will need about 4 layers of phyllo per tart. Keep the unused phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying out.

Step 5

Brush one phyllo circle with melted butter and layer it into a muffin cup. Repeat with three more circles, brushing each layer with butter before adding the next.

Step 6

Fill each phyllo-lined cup with a generous tablespoon of the nut mixture, pressing it down lightly.

Step 7

Top each tart with another layer of phyllo dough, using 3–4 buttered circles to fully cover the nut mixture. Tuck the edges down neatly.

Step 8

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

Step 9

While the tarts are baking, prepare the honey syrup by combining the honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 10

Once the tarts are baked, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm honey syrup over each tart. Allow the syrup to soak in as the tarts cool completely in the pan.

Step 11

Carefully remove the baklava tarts from the muffin tin and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1063.7 grams (1063.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4579

Total Fat 302.90g	388%
Saturated Fat 80.40g	402%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 262mg	87%
Sodium 1172mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 443.50g	161%
Dietary Fiber 44.80g	160%
Total Sugars 272.30g
Protein 86.40g	173%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 641mg	49%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 2950mg	63%

*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: 56.3%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 36.6%