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Chocolate Baklava

SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Schumacher 

"I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very satisfying, so this recipe feeds many people. --Cindy Schumacher, Kenvil, New Jersey"
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 1/4 cups butter (no substitutes), melted
  • 1 pound finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 (12 ounce) package miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • SYRUP:
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Butter a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Layer eight sheets of phyllo dough in pan, brushing each with butter. In a bowl, combine nuts, chocolate chips, sugar, cinnamon and lemon peel. Sprinkle 2 cups over top layer of phyllo.
  2. Layer and brush four sheets of dough with butter. Top with 2 more cups nut mixture. Layer and brush four more sheets of dough with butter; top with remaining nut mixture. Top with the remaining dough, brushing each sheet with butter. Drizzle any remaining butter over top.
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut baklava into 1-1/2-in. diamonds. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, combine the syrup ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by Robin C 
This is a wonderful recipe. I substituted pecans for walnuts and it still tasted great. Thanks. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2008 by miss_becka 
I love baklava and have always wanted to try and make it. The only problem is I can't eat many... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2008 by mariposa6283 
This tastes great and is very easy to make! I only made 2 layers of the mixture b/c I only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by SHELTIEMOM 
This is the best! If you want to make baklava this is the one to make! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2007 by CJ 
Yum!! My mom said it was probably the best she'd ever had, and she LOVES baklava. Even I liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by Tina 
my family loves it and it is so easy. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2008 by BOORD 
this very good. I was hoping for something more chocolatey. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2007 by VICKIE PETERSON 
I converted the recipe to 25 servings and I think something went wrong cause the recipe called... MORE


 
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