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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of cheesecake and baklava, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Use full-fat for richness
  • 1 cup Sugar Can substitute with alternatives
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
For the Baklava Layers
  • 1 package Phyllo Dough Thawed and covered
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Chopped Pistachios Fresh for best taste
For the Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup Honey Or maple syrup as substitute
  • ½ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
  2. Make baklava layers by brushing phyllo dough with butter and layering with pistachios.
  3. Combine components by pouring cheesecake filling over the baklava base.
  4. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Prepare honey syrup by simmering honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice.
  6. Finish the cheesecake by cooling and drizzling warm honey syrup over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.

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