Chocolate Baklava Recipe

Name: Chocolate Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed; 1-1/4 cups butter, melted; 1 pound finely chopped walnuts; 1 package (12 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips; 3/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 3/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1-1/4 cups butter, melted
1 pound finely chopped walnuts
1 package (12 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Butter a 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Unroll one package of phyllo dough; cut stack into a 10-1/2x9-in. rectangle. Repeat with remaining phyllo. Discard scraps.
2
Line bottom of prepared pan with two sheets of phyllo dough (sheets will overlap slightly). Brush with butter. Repeat layers 8 times. (Keep dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel until ready to use to prevent it from drying out.)
3
In a large bowl, combine the nuts, chocolate chips, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel. Sprinkle 2 cups over top layer of phyllo.
4
Top with four layers phyllo dough, buttering each layer. Top with 2 or more cups nut mixture. Top with four layers phyllo dough, buttering each layer; top with remaining nut mixture. Top with the remaining phyllo dough, brushing each layer with butter. Drizzle any remaining butter over top.
5
Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 1-1/2-in. diamonds. Bake at 325u00b0 for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine the syrup ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely in pans on wire racks.

1612

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces, 14-inch x 9-inch sheet size) frozen phyllo dough, thawed, 1-1/4 cups butter, melted, 1 pound finely chopped walnuts, 1 package (12 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Baklava falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Baklava

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