Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent fusion of baklava and cheesecake with this Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake recipe. Layers of buttery phyllo dough, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet honey syrup come together to create a truly irresistible dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Phyllo Base:
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Syrup:
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Make Syrup: Simmer honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and orange blossom water for 10 mins. Let cool.
- Prep Oven: Preheat to 325°F. Line and foil-wrap a 9″ springform pan.
- Phyllo Base: Butter and layer 10-12 sheets of phyllo in the pan. Add pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour into pan.
- Top Phyllo Layer: Layer another 10-12 buttered phyllo sheets. Fold over edges.
- Bake: Bake for 60-70 mins. Cool, then refrigerate for 4+ hours or overnight.
- Assemble: Drizzle with syrup and garnish with chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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