Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake
Discover the delightful fusion of flavors in our Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake—a creamy dessert that beautifully combines the flaky texture of baklava with the rich, smooth indulgence of cheesecake. This easy-to-make treat features layers of buttery phyllo dough and a luscious filling, accented by the sweet notes of honey and the nutty crunch of pistachios. Perfect for family gatherings or as a special treat, this cheesecake will impress everyone at your table. Whether you’re celebrating a festive occasion or simply craving something sweet, this dessert promises to be a showstopper!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Phyllo dough
- Unsalted butter
- Shelled pistachios
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Sour cream
- Honey
- Water
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining it with foil.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice; simmer for 10 minutes to create a syrup.
- Layer about 10 sheets of buttered phyllo in the pan, sprinkling chopped pistachios between layers.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the phyllo crust and top with more buttered phyllo layers.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set. Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Drizzle cooled honey syrup over the cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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