Chocolate Baklava

Baklava is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and has been enjoyed for centuries in various Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Chocolate Baklava

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet Phyllo dough
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 cup Honey
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the pecans, almonds, and walnuts until finely chopped.
3. In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts, cocoa powder, sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
5. Brush a baking dish with melted butter.
6. Layer 6 sheets of phyllo dough in the baking dish, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
7. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
8. Layer another 6 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
9. Sprinkle the remaining nut mixture over the phyllo dough.
10. Layer the final 6 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
11. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. While the baklava is baking, combine honey and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
14. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
15. Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately pour the honey syrup over it.
16. Let the baklava cool and rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

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.