Delicious Baklava Muffins for a Sweet Twist on Tradition Recipe
Delicious Baklava Muffins offer a delightful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert by transforming its iconic flavors into a moist, nutty, and sweet muffin form. These muffins combine the rich taste of walnuts, pistachios, and almonds with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, sweetened with honey and sugar for a perfect balance. Ideal for breakfast or an indulgent snack, they bring the essence of baklava into an easy-to-make baked treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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For the Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (can use vegan butter for dairy-free)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup milk (whole milk preferred, almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Nut Mixture
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (pecans can be substituted)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (hazelnuts as an alternative)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they are evenly combined for proper rising and seasoning.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
- Add Nut Mixture: Fold in the finely chopped walnuts, pistachios, almonds, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves, distributing the nuts and spices evenly throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Drizzle Honey: Immediately after removing the muffins from the oven, drizzle warm honey over each muffin to enhance the baklava flavor and add moistness.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Vegan butter and almond milk can be used to make these muffins dairy-free.
- Reduce the sugar slightly if you prefer a less sweet muffin.
- Use high-quality honey for the best flavor impact when drizzling on warm muffins.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Toasting the nuts lightly before chopping can enhance their flavor.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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