How To Make Baklava with Spiced Nuts, Ricotta & Chocolate
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as pistachios, walnuts, and almonds), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 12 sheets phyllo pastry
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, combine the chopped nuts, granulated sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Mix well and set aside.
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Place a sheet of phyllo pastry in the baking dish and brush with melted butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
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Sprinkle half of the spiced nut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
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Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the nut mixture and brush with butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
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Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the phyllo.
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Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the ricotta.
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Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the chocolate chips and brush with butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
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Sprinkle the remaining spiced nut mixture evenly over the phyllo.
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Place another sheet of phyllo on top of the nut mixture and brush with butter. Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each layer with butter.
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Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes using a sharp knife.
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In a small saucepan, heat the honey and water over low heat until the honey dissolves.
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Pour the honey mixture evenly over the baklava.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 35mg
- Sodium : 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 68g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 36g
- Protein : 9g
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