Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent fusion of flavors with this Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake. Layers of buttery phyllo dough, crunchy pistachios, and a creamy cheesecake filling, drizzled with a sweet honey syrup, create a dessert that’s a true showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the cheesecake:
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the baklava layers:
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the honey syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare baklava layers: Combine nut mixture. Layer phyllo dough and nut mixture, then repeat.
- Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over baklava layers.
- Bake and chill: Bake cheesecake, cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare honey syrup: Simmer syrup ingredients, cool, and drizzle over chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, chill the cheesecake well before cutting.
- The honey syrup adds a beautiful finish and enhances the baklava flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
