Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Honey Syrup Preparation
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove from pan, drizzle with honey syrup, and garnish with additional pistachios.
Nutrition
Notes
Cover unused phyllo sheets with a damp cloth. Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing. Let cool before refrigerating.
