Description
A delightful twist on traditional baklava, this Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of pistachios and honey with a creamy cheesecake filling, all nestled in a flaky phyllo crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed if frozen)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups pistachios, finely chopped
- ½ cup walnuts or almonds (optional), finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup honey
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ cup ground pistachios
- 2 tbsp dried rose petals (optional, for garnish)
- ¼ cup honey, warmed for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a springform pan. Layer sheets of phyllo dough inside the pan, brushing each layer with melted butter. Overlap sheets so they extend up the sides, forming a thick crust (10–12 layers).
- Mix pistachios, walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Spread half of this mixture over the phyllo base. Drizzle with honey.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Blend in yogurt, vanilla, and cornstarch. Pour half of the batter over the nut layer. Add remaining nut mixture, drizzle with honey, then top with remaining cheesecake batter.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle top with warm honey. Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and rose petals.
Notes
- Ensure phyllo dough is fully thawed before use.
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of nuts in the nut layer.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg