Traditional dessert with a chocolate twist - this Nutella Baklava with nuts is great to dessert to serve choco-holics or dessert lovers.
For the final day of this years Bake-a-thon, I have a rich and decadent Nutella Baklava with toasted nuts. I had about 10 more baked recipes on my list to choose from and I wish I had the time to try more of them. But unfortunately (fortunately for the waistline and weight), they will have to wait until next year.
I am happy that I was able to try some of the recipes that I’ve always wanted to make. I am also thankful to my family and friends who appreciate these homemade goodies. 
What is Baklava:
Baklava is a Greek specialty and they are available in a wide range of local variations. They can found in Turkish and many Arabic and Middle Eastern cultures. We had our share of delicious baklava from our local Turkish store in NJ.
Baklava - Easy Dessert to make:
Baklava is an easy to make dessert. Only hard part about the dish is working with phyllo pastry. It is quite delicate to work with and needs to be kept covered with a damp towel to minimize tearing. I got lucky this time and the pastry was really accommodating — just a couple ripped ones but otherwise they were just fine.
Nutella Baklava:
I have a house full of choco-holics, so I wanted to make a chocolate variation. Found this recipe on Jo Cooks.
This Nutella Baklava with toasted nuts is a delicious variation to the traditional Baklava. Addition of Nutella makes any dish extra special and this dish is no different. Traditional version only has layers of chopped nuts, but this chocolate version has layers of Nutella along with the nuts. 
Addictive Dessert:
Crispy, buttery baked phyllo pastry along with crunchy nuts and sweet Nutella soaked in honey syrup — this is a dessert that is rich and absolutely delicious.
A little goes a long way with this dish — you need a crowd to feed this or keep it frozen for those days when sweet cravings occur. Or make it and give it away as edible gifts like me.
This is part of the Bake-a-thon 2017. 
Nutella-Nut Baklava
Ingredients
For the Baklava:
- 24 Phyllo Sheets (about 1½ packs)
- 1¼ cups Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 cup nutella
- ½~1 cup Almonds
- ½ cup Walnuts
- ½ cup Hazelnuts
For the Syrup:
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup honey
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Instructions
Prep Ingredients:
- Thaw frozen phyllo sheets according to package instructions. I kept them in the fridge overnight. Then put the package on the counter about 1 hour before making the baklava. Make sure to leave them in the package, they will dry out if left out.
- Toast all the nuts until fragrant, about 4~5 minutes. Let cool and grind in a food processor until fine. Set aside.
- Melt butter and keep ready.
- Microwave Nutella until spreadable and keep ready.
To make Baklava:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush melted butter on a 10"x15" baking pan. If using 9"x13" pan, you might have to cut the phyllo pastry a little bit to fit the pan.
- Place one phyllo sheet in the baking pan and brush with melted butter. Place another sheet and brush with butter. Repeat until you have 6 layers of phyllo. Spread ⅓ of the Nutella on top and sprinkle with ⅓ of the nut mixture.
- Repeat the layering process: 6 sheets of phyllo (each brushed with butter) + Nutella + Nuts.
- So in the end this is how the baklava should be: 1. 6 sheets of phyllo (each brushed with butter) + Nutella + Nuts 2. 6 sheets of phyllo (each brushed with butter) + Nutella + Nuts 3. 6 sheets of phyllo (each brushed with butter) + Nutella + Nuts 4. 6 sheets of phyllo (each brushed with butter)
- Brush the top most layer of phyllo with butter. Using a sharp knife cut the phyllo into squares or diamonds. Bake for 35 minutes or until the phyllo pastry is golden brown on top and crispy around the edges.
Make Syrup:
- While Baklava is baking make the syrup. Combine water, honey and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5~7 minutes. Turn off the stove and keep ready.
- Once the baklava comes out of the oven, pour the warm syrup evenly over the baklava. Set aside for 3~4 hours for the flavors to mingle. Enjoy!!
Vaishali
Bookmarked right away ! I am drooling while reading your post , seriously this combo sounds killing !
I haven’t read the recipe , but will come back again when I finally make it . Fingers crossed ! Hope to make it asap .
Priya Suresh
Omg, this nutella nut baklava is seriously terrific, looks absolutely sinful Pavani. Dunno why adding nutella to Baklava idea never came to my mind. Drooling here.
Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth
I am yet to try the baklava, though I stay in a place where filo pastry is so readily available! The twist of Nutella makes it even more a kid pleaser...
Srivalli Jetti
Baklava has been on my to do list for the longest period!..and you already have some...this is a beautiful bake and a lovely way to end the series!..enjoyed all your sub themes Pavani..
Ritu Tangri
What a delicious way to end bakeathon. I'm tempted to try baklava but use of so much butter always holds me back. If my kids happen to see this pick, I'm sure they will be after me to make it.
Priya Srinivasan
you wont believe, i wanted to bake baklava for this bake-a-thon, got the phyllo sheets too, call me lazy, settled for raosted almonds!!
This nutella baklava looks out of the world!!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Baklava is one of my favorite desserts to make and eat. I love the Nutella twist to it. It makes it even more interesting. We are so lucky to have the filo pastry sheets available. I love working with it.
Lauren
You had me at Nutella! These look so delicious!
Adriana Lopez Martin
I enjoy a lot Baklava, having mediterranean heritage I grew up eating it in Mexico. But have never dare to make it myself =) the nutella addition is a great idea yummy!
Jessica @ Desserts With Benefits
This is literally the greatest twist on baklava one could ever ask for. NUTELLA BAKLAVA, ARE YOU SERIOUS??? I'm dying. I need this. In my face. Right now! 🙂
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
OMG...just when you thought baklava could not get any better. This is over the top delicious....and I would have a hard time not devouring this whole thing myself (not in one sitting...I hope LOL). Delicious or what!!
Veena Azmanov
We are big fans of Baklava in our house. My kids will eat any variety. They love nutella so I'm sure this will be a treat. Looks incredible.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
Oh my heavens!! I'm drooling here. First of all, I simply am crazy about nutella and phyllo dough makes everything taste special. This is a keeper of a recipe -- if only my sweet sister-in-law were still with us, she loved baklava. Can't wait to make this recipe.
Catherine
I love baklava and the addition of Nutella sounds absolutely perfect!!
April
Don't these look delicious. I haven't tried baklava before. I've seen tons of recipes but yours sounds really good! My son loves nutella so maybe I'll try yours out. I love the way the tops look. Yum!
swathi
Yes I have seen chocolate baklava, never thought of nutella one, you made really delicious version of Baklava. I can't make it as nutella is banned in my house, my son gets allergy.
Sarah
I love Nutella! What a great way to incorporate it into a traditional recipe!
Chef Mireille
nutella is such an interesting twist to classic Baklava
Genevieve
These look so good and this is such a unique dessert recipe!
Danielle
If there was a dessert that is truly one of a kind, that would certainly be baklava. I have to admit, I haven't tried chocolate baklava before, so really keen to try your recipe out!