Chocolate-Drizzled Baklava Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Drizzled Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-2/3 cups finely chopped pecans; 1-2/3 cups finely chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup butter, melted; 24 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size); 1 cup water; 1 cup honey; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening

Servings: persons

1-2/3 cups finely chopped pecans
1-2/3 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, melted
24 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
1 cup water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Brush a
2
with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan.
3
Layer six sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
4
Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
5
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine water, honey, sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
6
Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and let stand for several hours or overnight.
7
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over baklava; let stand until set.

1420

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-2/3 cups finely chopped pecans, 1-2/3 cups finely chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Drizzled 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-Drizzled Baklava

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