Description
Delight in these Baklava Muffins, a delicious twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert. Combining the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiced walnuts and honey with a tender buttermilk muffin base, these treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack. The muffins are moist, flavorful, and topped with a generous drizzle of honey for that authentic baklava finish.
Ingredients
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Walnut Filling
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Muffin Batter
- 1 cup + 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons buttermilk
Topping
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease if not using liners.
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until evenly mixed. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and sweetness.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, whisk the egg, melted unsalted butter, and buttermilk until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Gently fold the batter until just combined. The batter should remain slightly lumpy to avoid overmixing.
- Assemble Muffins: Spoon about one-third of the muffin batter into each muffin cup. Add a scant tablespoon of the walnut filling over the batter in each cup. Cover the filling with more batter until each cup is two-thirds full. Sprinkle any remaining walnut filling on top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Bake Muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Drizzle Honey: Remove the muffins from the oven and transfer them on their paper liners to a wire rack. While still warm, generously drizzle honey over each muffin for that classic baklava sweetness.
- Serve: Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious Baklava Muffins warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter; a few lumps are okay to keep muffins tender.
- Use fresh walnuts for the best flavor and crunch.
- Honey drizzle is best applied while muffins are warm for proper absorption.
- Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and warmed before serving.
- Toasting the walnuts lightly before mixing can enhance their flavor.
