Chocolate Baklava

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound phyllo dough
• 1 pound walnuts, chopped
• 1 pound dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted

Preparation Time:

• 2 hours

Cooking Time:

• 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3. Spread out a single sheet of phyllo dough in the prepared pan and brush with melted butter.
4. Repeat layers of phyllo dough and melted butter until you have used half of the phyllo dough.
5. In a large bowl, combine walnuts, dark chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
6. Spread the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough layers.
7. Top with the remaining phyllo dough layers, brushing each layer with melted butter.
8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 400 per slice
• Fat: 20 grams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Protein: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and decadent with a combination of nutty and chocolatey flavors
• Crispy phyllo dough layers
• Perfect dessert for special occasions

User Comments:

• "This baklava is amazing! The dark chocolate adds a rich and delicious flavor."
• "I love the crispy layers and the gooey nut filling."
• "This is the best baklava I've ever had. It's so flavorful and satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To chop nuts and chocolate finely, use a food processor.
• For a sweeter baklava, add more sugar to the nut mixture.
• Let the baklava cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
• Store baklava in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.