Description
This English Muffin Baklava is a quick and delicious twist on the classic Middle Eastern dessert, combining toasted English muffins with a rich pistachio-walnut butter, gooey mascarpone cheese, and drizzled honey for a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pistachio Walnut Mixture:
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/3 cup pistachios
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened or melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Other:
- English muffins
- Honey, for drizzling
- Mascarpone cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Broiler: Preheat your oven broiler, selecting a low broil setting if available, to ensure gentle caramelization without burning.
- Prepare the Nut Mixture: Pulse the walnuts and pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped. Reserve a few spoonfuls of these chopped nuts for garnish. In a small bowl, combine the remaining nuts with softened or melted butter and brown sugar until well mixed.
- Toast the English Muffins: Place the English muffins on a foil-lined baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 3 minutes or until they are golden and slightly crispy.
- Apply the Nut Butter Mixture: Evenly spread the nut-butter-sugar mixture over the toasted English muffins. Return the baking sheet to the oven, positioning it a few inches away from the broiler, and broil for about 1 minute, or until the topping is bubbly and caramelized.
- Add Mascarpone Cheese and Garnish: Dollop a small spoonful of mascarpone cheese onto each muffin half, then gently spread it to slightly melt it into the warm nut topping. Finish by sprinkling the reserved chopped nuts over the top and drizzling liberally with honey.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately, ideally with a fresh cup of coffee for an indulgent, flavorful experience.
Notes
- Keep a close eye while broiling to prevent burning; broilers vary in intensity.
- You can substitute mascarpone cheese with cream cheese for a tangier flavor if desired.
- This recipe is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the texture contrast between crunchy nuts and creamy cheese.
- For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the nuts before pulsing.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey and brown sugar based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 English muffin half with toppings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
