Savory Walnut and Grape Stuffed Kadayif Cups
These unique dessert cups offer a delightful interplay of sweet and savory. Crispy shredded phyllo dough, known as kadayif, encases a rich filling of chopped walnuts, sweet grapes, and a hint of savory cheese. They are baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a light, spiced syrup, creating an unexpected but satisfying Turkish dessert.
Prep Time
75 min
Difficulty
Medium
Servings
12
Calories
280 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2
In a large bowl, gently loosen the kadayif strands. Pour about 3/4 of the melted butter over the kadayif and toss to coat evenly. Ensure the strands are well separated.
~5 min - 3
Press about 2 tablespoons of the buttered kadayif into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup, forming a nest-like shape.
~10 min - 4
In a separate bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, halved grapes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped mint.
~3 min - 5
Spoon the walnut and grape mixture evenly into each kadayif cup.
~2 min - 6
Drizzle the remaining melted butter over the tops of the filled cups.
~1 min - 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the kadayif is golden brown and crispy.
~30 min - 8
While the kadayif cups are baking, prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
~10 min - 9
Remove the baked kadayif cups from the oven and let them cool slightly in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Carefully invert them onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Pour the warm syrup evenly over the warm kadayif cups. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes.
~20 min
Tips
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of black pepper to the filling mixture along with the feta cheese.
- These can be made a few hours ahead of time and kept at room temperature. Drizzle with syrup just before serving for the best crispy texture.
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