Zaatar Chocolate Baklava Bites
Experience a fusion of flavors with these Zaatar Chocolate Baklava Bites, where the nutty sweetness of traditional Lebanese baklava meets the earthy notes of zaatar and rich dark chocolate. Perfectly layered with flaky pastry and a hint of aromatic spices, these bite-sized desserts are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
ingredients
- 1 package of phyllo dough (16 oz)
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground zaatar
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2.
In a bowl, mix the chopped walnuts, pistachios, cocoa powder, brown sugar, zaatar, and cinnamon.
- 3.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it into 12 squares, about 6x6 inches each.
- 4.
Brush a muffin tin with melted butter and place a square of phyllo in each cup, overlapping edges.
- 5.
Brush additional melted butter between each layer for flakiness. Repeat with 3 layers of phyllo per cup.
- 6.
Add a tablespoon of the nut mixture into each phyllo cup, pressing down gently.
- 7.
Add a few dark chocolate chips on top of the nut mixture.
- 8.
Layer another phyllo square on top, brushing with butter again. Repeat for each cup.
- 9.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- 10.
Drizzle warm baklava bites with honey before serving. Let cool slightly and enjoy!
