Amazing Baklava Cheesecake
A delectable fusion of creamy cheesecake and flaky baklava, this Amazing Baklava Cheesecake offers a perfect harmony of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
For the Phyllo Base
- 8 sheets Phyllo dough
- ½ cup Unsalted butter, melted For brushing the phyllo layers
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 3 large Eggs
- ½ cup Finely chopped nuts (like walnuts or pistachios)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ cup Honey For drizzling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a baking pan (preferably springform), layer the phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter before adding the next. Create about 5 layers for a sturdy base. Save the remaining phyllo for later.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate sour cream and eggs into the mixture, beating just until blended.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo base in the pan.
- Layer more phyllo dough over the cheesecake filling, brushing each layer with melted butter.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the center is set.
- While the cheesecake is cooling, combine honey with a little warm water to thin it out.
- Once cooled, drizzle honey over the top and garnish with nuts. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Keep the phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while preparing to prevent drying out. Avoid over-mixing the cream cheese filling. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature before refrigerating; this helps the flavors meld beautifully.