Baklava Muffins: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert

 

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

2 large eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Baklava Filling:

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 cup chopped pistachios

1/2 cup chopped almonds

1/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Honey Syrup:

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Prepare the Muffin Batter:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Prepare the Baklava Filling:

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, pistachios, almonds, honey, and cinnamon. Mix well.

Assemble the Muffins:

Fill each muffin cup halfway with the batter.

Add a teaspoon of the baklava filling to the center of each muffin.

Top with more batter until the muffin cups are about three-quarters full.

Sprinkle any remaining baklava filling on top of the muffins.

Bake the Muffins:

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the muffins are baking, prepare the honey syrup.

Prepare the Honey Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Finish the Muffins:

Once the muffins are done, remove them from the oven and immediately brush the tops with the honey syrup.

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.