Baklava Cheesecake
Baklava Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and traditional baklava flavors, offering a unique dessert experience for any occasion. With its crispy phyllo crust, layers of spiced nuts, and a sweet drizzle of honey, this elegant treat is sure to impress your guests. Easy to make yet visually stunning, this Baklava Cheesecake will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup ground nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup additional chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- Layer six sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling ground nuts between layers.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs (one at a time), honey, and cinnamon; blend until creamy.
- Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the phyllo crust. Sprinkle remaining ground nuts on top and add the rest of the filling.
- Cover with additional phyllo sheets brushed with butter and bake for about one hour or until set.
- Let cool completely before removing from the pan. Top with chopped nuts and drizzle with honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg