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Nuts and honey in a phyllo cup

Lazy Baklava

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Refrigeration 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 30 treats

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 cups nuts*
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons, plus 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 30 shells

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Arrange the nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
  • Let nuts cool slightly, then add to a food processor along with the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and pulse to combine.
  • Arrange 30 phyllo shells on a rimmed baking sheet and divide nut mixture between the cups (about 2 teaspoons per cup).
  • Pat the filling down with your fingers.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350˚F.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat add the water, 1/4 cup sugar and honey and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove syrup from heat.
  • When the cups are done baking, remove from the oven.
  • Pour 1 teaspoon syrup into each cup and allow it to soak in, then repeat with another teaspoon, until all syrup is used.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

*Any combination of almonds, walnuts, pecans, and pistachios can be used.
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