Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake: A Delicious Indulgence at Home
A delightful combination of traditional baklava flavors and creamy cheesecake, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the phyllo dough by layering it in a greased baking dish, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Mix the chopped pistachios with honey and cinnamon, then spread over the phyllo layers.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the pistachio layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, let the cheesecake chill overnight before serving.
- Garnish with extra pistachios and drizzled honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, baklava