🍫 CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT BAKLAVA ROLLS 🥮 (Absolutely delicious)
📝 INGREDIENTS:
1 package of phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup hazelnuts, finely chopped
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
🔔 INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: PREPARE THE FILLING
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the finely chopped hazelnuts, dark chocolate chips, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE BAKLAVA ROLLS
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Phyllo Dough: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with more butter. Repeat this process until you have 5 layers of phyllo dough.
- Add Filling: Sprinkle a portion of the hazelnut and chocolate mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough.
- Roll: Carefully roll the phyllo dough over the filling to form a tight log. Place the rolled baklava seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and filling.
STEP 3: BAKE THE BAKLAVA ROLLS
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the rolls with the remaining melted butter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
STEP 4: MAKE THE SYRUP
- Combine Ingredients: While the baklava rolls are baking, combine the granulated sugar, water, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
STEP 5: FINISH AND SERVE
- Pour Syrup: Once the baklava rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately pour the warm syrup over the hot rolls.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the baklava rolls to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12
Enjoy your Chocolate Hazelnut Baklava Rolls, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the crunch of hazelnuts! 🍫🥮