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Pistachio Chocolate Baklava

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45-50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of pistachio and chocolate with this decadent baklava. Layers of flaky phyllo dough are filled with a creamy pistachio-chocolate mixture, then drizzled with a sweet honey syrup for the perfect balance of flavors.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces lightly salted shelled pistachios
  • 1 milk chocolate bar, such as Hershey’s®, broken into pieces
  • 3/4 cup pistachio cream
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pistachio-Chocolate Mixture: In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely chopped. Add the chocolate pieces, pistachio cream, and tahini. Blend until smooth.
  2. Assemble the Baklava: Brush a baking dish with melted butter. Layer phyllo dough sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter. Spread the pistachio-chocolate mixture evenly over the phyllo layers. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
  3. Bake and Syrup: Cut the baklava into diamond shapes. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the hot syrup over the baked baklava.
  4. Cool and Serve: Allow the baklava to cool completely before serving. Enjoy the pistachio-chocolate goodness!

Notes

  • You can sprinkle crushed pistachios on top for extra crunch.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg