Baklava Bites

Simplify the preparation of baklava by using mini phyllo shells. This bite-size version includes mashed adzuki beans in the honey-walnut filling.

Makes 30 (2 bite) servings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 130
Sodium: 24mg
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Cholesterol: 9mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Baklava Bites

Ingredients

2/3 cup drained canned adzuki beans, rinsed and well mashed (1/2 cup mashed)
1 cup honey, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cinnamon, Saigon
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
4 packages (15 shells each) frozen mini phyllo shells

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat mashed beans, 1/2 cup of the honey, sugar, egg, butter, cinnamon and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Add walnuts; mix well.

2. Spoon mixture evenly into phyllo shells. Place on baking sheets.

3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown and crisp and filling is set. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining honey over each dessert.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tips:

Adzuki beans are small, russet-colored beans with a sweet, nutty flavor. They are often used in Asian cuisine to prepare confections. They can be purchased dried, canned or powdered in Asian markets or online specialty stores.