Crispy Walnut Baklava Bites
Phyllo crisps layered with buttery walnuts and a hit of honey-cinnamon syrup—no oven needed. This shortcut Turkish classic hits sweet, nutty, and sticky all at once.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 412
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat honey, water, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring gently, until warm and fragrant, ~2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
Step 2
Lay one phyllo sheet on a cutting board. Brush lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped walnuts over the top.
Step 3
Top with a second phyllo sheet, brush again, and add 2 more tbsp walnuts. Repeat until all phyllo and walnuts are layered.
Step 4
Cut the stacked phyllo into 12 squares or diamonds. Heat remaining butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Working in batches, pan-fry each baklava piece 60–90 seconds per side until deep golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Pour warm honey syrup over hot baklava pieces. Let sit 1 minute to soak, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- 10-inch skillet
- cutting board
- pastry brush
- kitchen knife
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