Baklava Bites

Name: Baklava Bites
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pistachios; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup unblanched almonds; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cup butter, melted, divided; 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; 15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inch size); 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon orange juice

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup pistachios
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup unblanched almonds
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup butter, melted, divided
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
15 sheets phyllo dough (14x9 inch size)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon orange juice

Directions

1

Place the first seven ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in honey and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Stir in chocolate.
2

Preheat oven to 350°. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with four additional phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.)
3

Using a sharp knife, cut the layered sheets into twelve squares. Carefully press each stack into a greased miniature muffin cup; fill each with a rounded teaspoonful of filling. Form into bundles by gathering edges of phyllo squares and twisting centers to close. Repeat twice with remaining ingredients.
4

Brush tops with remaining melted butter. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
5

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine syrup ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
6

Remove baklava bites from oven; drizzle immediately with syrup. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool. Store in an airtight container.