My niece gave me this recipe for a chocolate twist on traditional baklava-it's a sweet way to end a Greek-inspired meal.-Agnes Ward, Stratford, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 40 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring sugar, water, lemon juice and cinnamon sticks to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let cool. Discard cinnamon sticks., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine walnuts and extract. Stir in 2 cups syrup. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface; brush with butter. Layer with an additional phyllo sheet, brush with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Place about 2 tablespoons walnut mixture along one short side; fold sides of phyllo over filling. Roll up tightly, pressing edges to seal. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough, butter and walnut mixture. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans; brush tops with butter. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown., For topping, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over medium heat. Add confectioners' sugar and milk; cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until thickened. Brush remaining syrup over warm pastries. Drizzle with chocolate sauce; sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 22g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Aisha Aisha
[email protected]These rolls are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the crispy phyllo dough and the rich filling.
chrissy Delaney
[email protected]I didn't have any phyllo dough on hand, so I used puff pastry instead. The rolls still turned out great.
Lorena Rodriguez
[email protected]The baklava rolls were good, but I've had better. I probably won't make them again.
Mark “POPEYE” Sanders
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing and the rolls didn't turn out as I expected. I won't be making them again.
Matt Duval
[email protected]The baklava rolls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Mohamed Wael
[email protected]I've made these rolls several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Jakair Jones
[email protected]I made these rolls for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
WAAMO FLIMS
[email protected]These rolls were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They were so delicious!
Gloria Strasser
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rolls turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make them again for my family.
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[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making these rolls, but I'm so glad I did. They were absolutely delicious.
Preet Bhullar
[email protected]The baklava rolls were delicious! The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the filling was rich and nutty. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rasel Sarder
[email protected]I've never made baklava before, but these rolls were so simple to put together. I'll definitely be making them again.
Afak Raj
[email protected]These baklava pastry rolls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.