Honey Baklava Cheesecake is a luxurious fusion dessert combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nutty, flaky layers of traditional baklava, all drizzled with sweet honey.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:5 hours (including chilling time)
Yield:12 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mediterranean-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped pistachios
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1/4 cup melted butter (for phyllo layers)
1/2 cup honey
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream, beating until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, mix chopped walnuts, pistachios, and cinnamon.
Layer 4 sheets of phyllo dough over the crust, brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling a bit of the nut mixture between layers.
Pour the cheesecake batter over the phyllo and nut layers.
Top with 4 more phyllo sheets, again brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling with nuts between layers.
Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set.
Cool completely, then drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while working to prevent drying out.
Use a water bath while baking for a smoother cheesecake texture.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Warm the honey slightly before drizzling for easier application.