Description
Indulgent Nutella Baklava brings Mediterranean sweetness and chocolate richness together in one irresistible dessert. Layers of flaky phyllo pastry and luscious Nutella create a delightful fusion that will satisfy your deepest chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces/453 grams) package phyllo dough, thawed
- 1.5 cups Nutella
- 1.5 cups chopped hazelnuts
Butter and Fat:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
Syrup and Sweeteners:
- 0.75 cup honey
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create the base foundation by carefully layering phyllo sheets, brushing each delicate sheet with melted butter. Repeat this process until ten uniform layers are meticulously assembled.
- Evenly distribute a luxurious layer of Nutella across the phyllo foundation, followed by a generous scattering of chopped hazelnuts, creating a rich and textured surface.
- Continue constructing the pastry by adding another ten phyllo layers, meticulously brushing each sheet with butter to ensure a crisp and golden texture.
- Apply the remaining Nutella with smooth, deliberate strokes, then sprinkle the rest of the chopped hazelnuts across the surface for added crunch and flavor.
- Complete the layering process with a final ten sheets of phyllo, each carefully brushed with melted butter to create a flaky, golden exterior.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the unbaked baklava into elegant diamond or square shapes, ensuring clean, precise cuts.
- Transfer the prepared pastry to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the top achieves a beautiful golden-brown coloration.
- Simultaneously, prepare the syrup by combining honey, water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Heat the mixture, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves and creates a smooth, glossy syrup.
- Once baked, remove the baklava from the oven and immediately drench with the hot syrup, allowing it to seep into every layer. Let the pastry cool and absorb the sweet liquid before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality phyllo dough that’s thin and flexible to ensure delicate, crispy layers in your Nutella Baklava.
- Toast hazelnuts briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Allow the baklava to rest for at least 2-3 hours after adding syrup so it can absorb the sweetness completely and develop rich, complex flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute phyllo with gluten-free pastry sheets or use ground almond flour-based layers to maintain a similar texture.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 231
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 39 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg