Tip
When you’re not using the pastry, keep it covered with a damp tea towel, to prevent it from drying out.
Chocolate baklava
MAKES 12
INGREDIENTS
6 sheets filo pastry
60g butter, melted
NUT FILLING
¾ cup pistachios
1 cup walnuts
100g dark chocolate, chopped coarsely
2 Tbsp caster sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp finely grated orange rind
HONEY SYRUP
¾ cup caster sugar
¾ cup water
¼ cup honey
2 Tbsp orange juice
1 orange, rind cut into long, thin strips
1 Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a large oven tray with baking paper.
Make Nut Filling. Place nuts on an oven tray; roast in oven for 5