Description
This Honeyed Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake is layered with flaky phyllo, creamy cheesecake, crunchy pistachios, and warm honey syrup.
Ingredients
10–12 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups chopped pistachios
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
24 oz cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Layer buttered phyllo sheets into springform pan
2. Sprinkle pistachios and cinnamon between layers
3. Prepare cheesecake filling until smooth
4. Pour filling into crust and bake until set
5. Prepare warm honey syrup
6. Cool cheesecake and drizzle with syrup before serving
Notes
Keep phyllo covered while working
Chill cheesecake overnight for best texture
Use high-quality honey for best flavor
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 110mg