CHOCOLATE-DRIZZLED BAKLAVA

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This baklava makes a special gift and is also fun to put on a party planner. - Jesse Zipursky, San Ramon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-2/3 cups finely chopped pecans
1-2/3 cups finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, melted
24 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size)
SYRUP:
1 cup water
1 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DRIZZLE:
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan., Layer six sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter., Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine water, honey, sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla., Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and let stand for several hours or overnight., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over baklava; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Jackelin Gongora
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This baklava was absolutely delicious. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the nuts were perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Latif Khalifa
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This is the best baklava recipe I've ever found.


Cherish Ewart
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I made this baklava for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the nuts were perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Gupta Chhetri
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This baklava was so good, I ate the whole thing myself.


Mian Abid
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I've tried several different baklava recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The phyllo dough is crispy and flaky, the nuts are perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle is the perfect finishing touch. This is a must-try recipe fo


Momna Hassan
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This is my new favorite baklava recipe.


Jesiel Fernandez
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I made this baklava for my family and they all loved it. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the nuts were perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle was the perfect finishing touch. This is a great recipe for a special occasion or a simple dess


Ema Yll3
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This was the perfect dessert for my holiday party.


Brody Lindsey
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This baklava was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baklava.


Usman Yahaya
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I loved the combination of flavors in this baklava.


Emerald animations
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of baklava. But I'm so glad I did! This baklava was amazing. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the nuts were perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle was the perfect finishing touch


James Mabry
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This was the best baklava I've ever had.


Amerigo Hills
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I've made this baklava several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the crispy phyllo dough, the sweet nuts, and the rich chocolate drizzle. This is a must-try recipe!


4wd Combine Driver
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5 stars!


Md 0hid
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I made this baklava for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, the nuts were perfectly toasted, and the chocolate drizzle was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Muguzzi Samuel
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Amazing recipe, thanks for sharing!


Tammy Thorne
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This baklava was so delicious and easy to make. I used a store-bought phyllo dough and it turned out perfect. The chocolate drizzle was the perfect finishing touch.


Garreth Augustine
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Yum!