Chocolate Walnut Rolled Baklava
DESCRIPTION
Total Time
Prep Time
30 Mins
Cook Time
35 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr, 5 Mins
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
Ingredients
BAKLAVA
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, melted
- 2-1/2 cups California walnuts, finely chopped, divided
- 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 sheets phyllo dough
SYRUP
- 1-3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange water (optional)
Preparation
BAKLAVA
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine 2 cups chopped walnuts, chocolate chips and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
- 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.
- Place roll, seam side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat for 6 rolls total.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
SYRUP
- For syrup, add the ingredients to a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- Pour evenly over baked, cooled baklava and allow to rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
- Slice each roll into 4 pieces and serve.