Easy English Muffin Baklava Delight
Deliciously toasted English muffins topped with a crunchy, nutty baklava-inspired mixture of pistachios, walnuts, honey, and mascarpone for a quick and irresistible breakfast or snack.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.33 cup walnuts
- 0.33 cup pistachios shelled
- 0.25 cup butter softened or melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 pieces English muffins split in half
- 2 tablespoons honey for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the broiler to low broil setting for gentle toasting.
- Pulse walnuts and pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside a few spoonfuls for topping.
- Mix the chopped nuts with softened butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until combined.
- Toast English muffin halves on a baking sheet lined with foil under the broiler for about 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Spread the nut butter mixture evenly on toasted English muffin halves. Return to the oven a few inches from the broiler for 1 minute until bubbly and caramelized.
- Top with a small dollop of mascarpone cheese, gently swirl to melt, then finish with extra chopped nuts and a drizzle of honey. Serve warm with coffee.
Notes
This recipe offers a quick and delightful fusion of Eastern Mediterranean baklava flavors with an easy breakfast or snack option using English muffins.