Baklava Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Add Walnuts, Pistachios, and Almonds to a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Let cool for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add toasted nuts, lemon zest, EVOO, Sugar,  Cinnamon, Salt, and Vanilla to a food processor and pulse to chop. 

3. 3

   Add mini filo cups to a mini muffin tin.  Fill each filo cup with 1 teaspoon of mixture from the food processor.  Bake for 10 minutes. 

4. 4

   While those are baking, in a saucepan on medium-low heat add in water, honey, and sugar.  Turn heat to a simmer and stir every few minutes until combined and thickened, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour 1 teaspoon of mixture into each cup and let it soak in.  Pour another teaspoon into each cup and then chill in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight before serving.