BAKLAVA TARTS

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Delicately spiced nuts encased in tender, buttery pastry - even the burst of citrus from the lemon zest is authentic as you would normally find that in the syrup poured over the baklava. Easy to make and very good!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup flour
1 1/4 cups walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 small lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 dash salt

Steps:

To make pastry: Dump everything into a bowl, roll up your sleeves and get your hands right into it. Work the dough well and knead for a couple of minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or more) before proceeding with recipe.
Make 12 balls of equal size out of the dough and tamp a pastry ball down into each of 12 non-stick muffin cups, making sure pastry covers bottom and comes 3/4s of the way up sides.
To make filling: Mix all filling ingredients together well. Carefully distribute filling mixture into pastry-lined muffin cups.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. The pastry should be a light golden colour (loosely tent with aluminium foil if walnuts are browning too quickly, but the mixture will be dark - like a pecan or walnut pie). Wait 2 minutes after removing from oven and very carefully, using the tip of a thin, pointed knife, gently knudge each tart out of its cup and transfer to a rack to cool. Some tarts may be a little stuck, just run the tip of the knife around then knudge gently.

Vgj yi Igxitx

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I love the crispy phyllo dough and the rich, nutty filling of these tarts. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Nicolae Catalin

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These tarts are the perfect size for a party or a potluck. They're easy to eat and they're not too messy.

Gul Zamin

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I've made these tarts several times now and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

James Caleb

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These tarts were a bit too dry for my taste. I would recommend adding more butter to the crust.

Joyleen Chebet

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I love the flaky crust and the gooey filling of these tarts. They're the perfect combination of textures.

Mb Md siddik

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These tarts are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.

Faadumo cumar Sheeq

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I've never made baklava before, but these tarts were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.

Asmr by Abiha

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These tarts are the perfect dessert for a special occasion. They're beautiful and delicious.

Tania PP

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I'm allergic to nuts, so I made these tarts with sunflower seeds instead. They turned out great!

Yesly Velasquez

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These tarts are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good. I would recommend using less honey in the filling.

Logy H

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I love the unique flavor of these tarts. The combination of phyllo dough, nuts, and honey is just perfect.

Kona Islam

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These tarts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and impressive-looking.

Don Aze

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I'm not a big fan of baklava, but I really enjoyed these tarts. The crust is so flaky and the filling is perfectly sweet.

Sindhi Chokro official

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I made these tarts for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.

Zayn Zani

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These tarts are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the crispy phyllo dough and the gooey filling.

Mark Arriaza

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I was a bit skeptical about making these tarts because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I was pleasantly surprised at how easy they were to make and how delicious they turned out.