Description
This baklava cheesecake is layered with buttery phyllo, spiced pistachios, and a creamy honey cheesecake filling. Finished with a honey-lemon syrup — it’s a celebration in every slice!
Ingredients
Crust & Layers: 1 pack phyllo dough, 1½ cups pistachios, ½ cup sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup butter
Filling: 24 oz cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, ¼ cup honey, 3 eggs, ½ cup sour cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp vanilla, ¼ tsp salt
Syrup: ½ cup honey, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup water, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
Layer phyllo in springform pan, brushing with butter and sprinkling with nut mixture. Beat filling ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 60–70 mins. Cool in oven, then chill. Make syrup and drizzle over cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo covered while working. Chill cake before syrup. Top with extra pistachios for texture.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean