Chocolate Date-Nut Baklava Recipe

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Chocolate Date-Nut Baklava
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Ingredients
17
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Nutrition
535
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For syrup: Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue boiling 1 minute. Cool completely. (Can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
  2. For filling: Combine 8 ounces walnuts, 6 ounces chocolate, dates, sugar and cinnamon in processor. Coarsely chop using on/off turns. Transfer filling to medium bowl. Mix in egg.
  3. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface (keep remainder covered with plastic and damp towel to prevent drying). Brush phyllo with butter. Top with second phyllo sheet and brush with butter. Arrange sheets buttered side up and lengthwise in prepared pan, covering bottom and ends of pan. Brush another phyllo sheet with butter. Fold phyllo in half forming 8 x 12-inch rectangle and brush with butter. Repeat with 2 more phyllo sheets. Place 3 folded phyllo sheets in bottom of pan, buttered side up. Sprinkle half of filling over. Butter another phyllo sheet and fold in half. Butter top and place atop filling. Sprinkle remaining filling over. Repeat buttering and folding with 3 more phyllo sheets. Place atop filling. Butter last 2 phyllo sheets. Place lengthwise in pan, tucking in sides and ends of top and bottom sheets to enclose filling completely.
  4. Carefully cut through top layers of phyllo (do not cut through to filling) to form twenty-four 2-inch squares. Pour any remaining butter over. Bake until top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Immediately spoon syrup over baklava. Cool completely. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
  5. Melt 2 ounces chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter in heavy small saucepan. Dip walnut halves halfway into chocolate; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover walnuts with waxed paper.) Cut baklava into squares to platter. Place chocolate-dipped walnut half atop each square. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 535.24 Kcal (2241 kJ)
Calories from fat 266.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.6g 46%
Cholesterol 17.52mg 6%
Sodium 62.81mg 3%
Potassium 635.6mg 14%
Total Carbs 65.47g 22%
Sugars 49.74g 199%
Dietary Fiber 7.61g 30%
Protein 12.53g 25%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 76.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.99 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat 194.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.57g 46%
Cholesterol 12.77mg 6%
Sodium 45.77mg 3%
Potassium 463.11mg 14%
Total Carbs 47.7g 22%
Sugars 36.24g 199%
Dietary Fiber 5.54g 30%
Protein 9.13g 25%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 11%
Calcium 55.6mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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