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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

This Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake combines the crisp layers of baklava with cheesecake, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with crushed pistachios.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Middle-Eastern, Western
Servings 12 slices
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan

Ingredients
  

Baklava Layer

  • 1 package phyllo dough
  • 1.5 cups shelled pistachios, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cheesecake Layer

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups sour cream

Honey Syrup

  • 0.5 cups honey
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

  • Additional chopped pistachios
  • Honey drizzle

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Prepare Baklava Layer: Mix finely chopped pistachios with ground cinnamon. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the pan, brush with melted butter, and repeat until half the phyllo sheets are used. Sprinkle half of the pistachio mixture over the top. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets and pistachio mixture. Cut the baklava into squares or diamonds.
  • Bake Baklava Layer: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and crispy. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Prepare Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Pour this batter over the cooled baklava layer. Smooth the top.
  • Bake Cheesecake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Prepare Honey Syrup: Combine honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Finish the Cheesecake: Once cooled to room temperature, drizzle with honey syrup. Garnish with chopped pistachios and extra honey.
  • Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Ensure the phyllo dough remains covered with a damp cloth when not in use to prevent drying out. Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar to prevent cracking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28g
Keyword baklava, cheesecake, Decadent, Honey, Pistachio, Vegetarian
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