Chocolate Walnut Rolled Baklava
Ingredients
BAKLAVA
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
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2-1/2 cups California walnuts, finely chopped, divided
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1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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12 sheets phyllo dough
SYRUP
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1-3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1-1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon orange water (optional)
PREPARATION
BAKLAVA
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Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine 2 cups chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
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Lay 1 piece of phyllo dough on work surface, long side in front of you. Brush with butter. Lay another piece on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup walnut mixture. Roll from long side toward top.
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Place roll, seam side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for 6 rolls total.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
SYRUP
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For syrup, add the ingredients to a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
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Pour evenly over baked, cooled baklava and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
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Top with remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
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Slice each roll into 4 pieces and serve.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 268 cal
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 19 g
- Added Sugars: 19 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 19 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 91 mg