Baklava with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

Baklava is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and is now popular in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Baklava with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Any, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4080

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet(s) Phyllo Dough
• 2 cup(s) Walnuts
• 1 cup(s) Chocolate Chips
• 1 cup(s) Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Water
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• ¹⁄₂ tsp Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup(s) Honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, combine walnuts, chocolate chips, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
4. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
5. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
6. Spread the walnut-chocolate mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
7. Layer the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo dough on top, again brushing each layer with melted butter.
8. Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine water, sugar, lemon juice, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
11. Pour the hot syrup over the baked baklava.
12. Allow the baklava to cool and absorb the syrup for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 340kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 31g11%

Sugars 15g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.