Brownie and Things Baklava

Name: Brownie and Things Baklava
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 pound package phyllo sheets (40 sheets, 14 x 9 inch each); 12 tablespoons SALTED butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups prepared brownie batter (see Tips * below); 1 cup walnut, chopped fine to medium coarseness; 1 cup mini marshmallows; 3/4 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (see Tips ** below); 1/2 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1/16 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

by In Good Flavor

24 pieces

1 hr 25 min

This baklava has layers of fudgy brownie, walnuts, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chip cookie dough. Each layer is sandwiched in between buttery sheets of phyllo dough. It is decadent and a little bit goes a long way!

A coating of agave nectar syrup is applied to the baklava once it has baked. It then sits at room temperature for at least six hours to allow the syrup to seep in. This creates phyllo that is not only light and crispy but also sweet, sticky, and full of gooey goodness.

When you are in a mood for a really special treat, this baklava is sure to deliver. It is perfect for any occasion any time of the year.

More about this recipe and additional images can be found at In Good Flavor.

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Recipe details

Yield 24 pieces
Time spent: Prep time: 40 Minutes Cook time: 45 Minutes Total time: 1 hr 25 min

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Ingredients

For the baklava:

1 pound package phyllo sheets (40 sheets, 14 x 9 inch each)
12 tablespoons SALTED butter, melted
1 1/2 cups prepared brownie batter (see Tips * below)
1 cup walnut, chopped fine to medium coarseness
1 cup mini marshmallows
3/4 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (see Tips ** below)

For the syrup:

1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/16 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Working with the phyllo: Defrost phyllo dough 24 hours in the refrigerator. Leave out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before use. When ready to use, remove phyllo from package. Cover with plastic wrap then cover it with a slightly dampen kitchen towel. Remove a few phyllo sheets at a time as you work, covering the remainder.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly brush butter onto the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with 11 sheets of phyllo, lightly buttering the top of each sheet. Spread on half of the brownie batter, leaving the outer 1/2-inch border brownie free.
Add 6 sheets of phyllo lightly buttering the top of each sheet. Spread walnuts then marshmallows over the top.
Add 6 sheets of phyllo lightly buttering the top of each sheet. Spread the remaining half of the brownie batter over the top.
Add 6 sheets of phyllo lightly buttering the top of each sheet. Pinch off cookie dough into tiny pieces and evenly place on top, leaving a 1/2 inch outer border of the cookie dough free.
Add 11 sheets of phyllo, buttering the top of each sheet, making sure the top couple layers are thoroughly brushed with butter.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the phyllo is crispy and golden. For fudgy brownie layers, do not over bake.
About 15 minutes before the baklava is done baking, prepare the syrup. Melt butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir in agave nectar, lemon juice, and salt. Once hot, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Remove the baklava from oven. Spoon 1/3 of the glaze over the top. Use a serrated knife to cut about 24 square or diagonal slices using a sawing motion. Be gentle as the phyllo will break easily. Avoid touching the phyllo as it will stick to your fingers. Wipe the knife clean after each cut for better results.
Spoon the remainder syrup onto phyllo, making sure to get the syrup in the cracks and edges. Allow to sit at room temperature for at least 6 hours prior to serving. Optional: cover the pan lightly with a layer of paper towels, without making contact with the baklava to keep off dust and particles.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Tips

Prep time provided in the Recipe Info section does not included the 30 minutes resting at room temperature for the phyllo dough prior to assembly.
* Use fudgy brownie batter of your choosing. Only 1 1/2 cup is needed for this recipe.
**Use cookie dough batter of your choosing. Only 3/4 cup is needed for this recipe.
When spreading brownie batter onto the phyllo dough, make sure to leave the outer 1/2-inch border brownie free to prevent it from oozing outward as it bakes.
Reheat butter, if needed, to make it easy to brush onto the phyllo.
You may not use all of the butter, depending on how much you use on the phyllo. It's best to go light on the butter for the inner layers and heavier on the top layers.
For a lighter option, use a neutral flavor oil.

Comments

Nicole P on Jun 15, 2021

Yum!! Looks so tasty!

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- In Good Flavor on Jun 15, 2021
  
  Thank you Nicole!!
  
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