Discover the irresistible Turkish chocolate baklava, a decadent sweet treat that caps off any meal perfectly. For effortless preparation, opt for store-bought puff pastry instead of homemade dough.
Base ingredients:
100 g cornstarch
100 g cocoa powder
500 g butter
Filling ingredients:
100 g grated pistachios or walnuts
100 g chocolate chips
Syrup ingredients:
100 g sugar
Half a lemon
1 liter water
Step-by-step instructions:
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 16 equal pieces, each slightly larger than your baking sheet. Melt the butter gently over low heat. Brush half the dough pieces on both sides with butter, place on a tray, and sprinkle with half the nuts and chocolate chips. Brush the remaining pieces similarly, layer them on top, and add the rest of the nuts and chips. Cut into uniform 4 x 4 cm squares, then bake at 200°C for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare the syrup by boiling the sugar, lemon, and water until thickened. Pour the cold syrup over the hot baklava and let it soak for at least 2 hours. Buon appetito—enjoy every layer!
