Baklava Bites

Ingredients

Filling

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Pastry

• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Honey Drizzle

• 1/4 cup honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling In a medium bowl, mix together the walnuts, pistachios, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Set aside.

2. Assemble the Baklava Bites Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 7 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.

3. Spread the Filling Evenly spread the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.

4. Top with Phyllo Place the remaining 8 sheets of phyllo dough on top, brushing each layer with melted butter.

5. Bake the Baklava Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.

6. Drizzle with Honey Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately drizzle the honey over the top. Allow to cool completely before cutting into small squares or triangles.