Baklava Mini
Bites
These mini baklava slices
are perfect for a dessert tray. |
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- Baklava Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES®
Butter
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins
5 (18x14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES®
Butter, softened*
1 tablespoon honey
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in
1-quart saucepan. Stir in 1/2 cup honey, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is
thickened (18 to 20 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Combine thickened honey
mixture, walnuts and raisins in small bowl; mix well. Cool to
room temperature (1 hour).
- Heat oven to 350°F.
Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise (14x9-inch rectangle). Place
1 1/2 cups filling on end of each phyllo rectangle. Roll up,
starting at long (14-inch)edge.
- Combine all glaze ingredients;
brush over top of dough. Cut into 1-inch slices with sharp knife.
Repeat with remaining phyllo dough.
- Place baklava slices onto
ungreased baking sheet, cut-side down. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes
or until lightly browned. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes; remove from
baking sheet. Serve warm or cool.
Makes 28 servings.
*Substitute LAND O LAKES®
Soft Baking Butter with Canola Oil right from the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 140
Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 36 mg
Sodium: 45 mg
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Dietary Fiber: <1 g
Protein: 2 g
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc.