Chocolate Fudge Filo Recipe

Name: Chocolate Fudge Filo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup hot water; 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 extra-large eggs, room temperature, separated; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; Pinch salt; 1/2 lb. filo (about 18 sheets); Nonstick cooking spray or unsalted butter, melted, for brushing; Confectioners sugar for dusting; Fresh berries such as raspberries or strawberries for garnish; Instant low-fat whipping cream for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup hot water
6 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 extra-large eggs, room temperature, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1/2 lb. filo (about 18 sheets)
Nonstick cooking spray or unsalted butter, melted, for brushing
Confectioners sugar for dusting
Fresh berries such as raspberries or strawberries for garnish
Instant low-fat whipping cream for garnish, optional

1
To make Filling: Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot but not boiling water.
2
Remove from heat.
3
Using an electric beater, mix in hot water and butter.
4
Stir in egg yolks, sugar, flour and vanilla.
5
Set aside.
6
Beat egg whites and pinch salt until stiff.
7
Mix some beaten egg whites into chocolate mixture.
8
Fold chocolate into egg whites.
9
Set aside.
10
Preheat oven to 350F.
11
Spray 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
12
To make Filo: Remove 8 to 10 sheets filo from package, covering remaining filo with plastic wrap.
13
Cut filo to fit pan.
14
Spray every sheet or every other sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or brush with butter as you place them in pan.
15
Spread chocolate mixture on top of filo layers.
16
Remove another 10 to 14 sheets filo from package, and top filling with remaining filo, spraying or brushing sheets as before.
17
Bake for 40 minutes.
18
Let cool about 1 hour before serving.
19
Serve warm on individual plates dusted with confectioners sugar.
20
Place each square in center of plate, dust with additional confectioners sugar, garnish with berries and squirt dollop of whipped cream on side, if using.

1523

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, 1/4 cup hot water, 6 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, 3 extra-large eggs, room temperature, separated, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Fudge Filo 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 Fudge Filo

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