Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Baklava Cheesecake Recipe
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 225g (8oz) Walnuts, toasted; 225g (8oz) Pistachios, toasted; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 cup (240ml) Water; 1 cup (200g) Sugar; 1/4 cup (85g) Honey; 1 tablespoon Lemon juice; 1-2 teaspoons Rose water; 2 cups (450g) Cream cheese; 1 cup (230g) Sour cream/yogurt; 2/3 cup (133g) Sugar; 3 Eggs; 1/4 cup (60ml) Heavy cream; 1 tablespoon Lemon zest; 3 tablespoons (22g) Cornstarch; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 200g (7oz) Butter; 12-14 Phyllo dough sheets; Crushed pistachios

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:1h 30min

Do you like baklava? Do you like cheesecake? Why not combine these two desserts and get amazing dessert; BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE! This cake has so many layers, textures and flavors. At the bottom, crispy phyllo dough crust, then walnuts-pistachio mixture, then creamy and rich cheesecake, then another layer of nut mixture, then another layer of crispy phyllo dough and all this deliciousness soaked with honey syrup. This special dessert is perfect for holidays, birthdays and special occasions. Follow this easy recipe to learn how to make the best baklava cheesecake.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:52:27 GMT