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Nutella-Nut Baklava

Traditional dessert with a chocolate twist - this Nutella-Nut Baklava is great to dessert to serve choco-holics or dessert lovers.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Servings: 30 Servings

Ingredients

For the Baklava:

  • 24 Phyllo Sheets (about 1½ packs)
  • 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!!
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