Baklava Muffins – A Sweet Twist on a Classic Dessert
Baklava muffins combine the richness of classic Greek pastry with the ease of a muffin—perfect for your next dessert adventure.
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2/3 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, mix together walnuts, pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Spoon a small amount of batter into each muffin cup, then add a teaspoon of nut mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with batter and a sprinkle of nuts on top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While muffins bake, warm the honey slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Once muffins are done, drizzle warm honey over each while still hot. Let cool before serving.