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a slice of golden brown Greek chocolate baklava

Greek Chocolate Baklava

This sweet treat, with its layers of flaky pastry and rich chocolate-nut filling, is perfect for any occasion. Slice it up, serve to your eager guests, and watch it disappear!
Pair it with a strong coffee or a sweet dessert wine, and savor the flavors of Greece from the comfort of your home. Enjoy every bite!a Recipe
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Greek
Servings 12
Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl:
  • Sharp knifeWooden spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons:
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons:
  • Food processor (optional, for chopping nuts)
  • Pastry brush9x13 inch baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk:
  • Parchment paper or wax paper (if rolling out homemade phyllo)

Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 0z package of phyllo dough 16 oz, thawed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Handle phyllo with care; it's delicate.
  • Mix chopped nuts (consider alternatives like pecans or almonds) with cinnamon and chocolate.
  • Layer phyllo in the pan, brushing each with melted butter.
  • Spread the nut-chocolate mix after several phyllo layers.
  • Continue layering and spreading until ingredients are used.
  • Cut into diamonds before baking for easy serving.
  • Bake until golden and crisp.
  • Pour cool syrup over hot baklava for that crucial sweetness balance.
  • Let it sit before serving. Pair with a strong coffee or tea, as per serving suggestions.
  • Pair with a strong coffee or tea, as per serving suggestions.

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
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