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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Indulge in Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake Bliss

Enjoy this Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of traditional baklava and creamy cheesecake.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Thawed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios Can substitute with walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For cheesecake and pistachio layer
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can use Greek yogurt as substitute
For the Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Blossom Water Optional
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Extra Pistachios For garnish

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Brush

Method
 

Honey Syrup Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine honey, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and orange blossom water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool.
Pan Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter, line the bottom with parchment paper, and wrap the outside with aluminum foil.
Phyllo Layering
  1. Unroll thawed phyllo dough. Brush the first sheet with melted butter and place in the prepared pan. Repeat with 10-12 sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Mix shelled pistachios with sugar and cinnamon if desired, then sprinkle over the phyllo layers.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix. Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending after each addition. Finally, mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
Top with Phyllo
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the pistachio layer. Layer another 10-12 sheets of buttered phyllo on top, folding edges to enclose the cheesecake. Brush the top with melted butter.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble. Cool for about 1 hour at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.
Final Touch
  1. Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove from pan, drizzle with honey syrup, and garnish with additional pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp cloth. Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing. Let cool before refrigerating.

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