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Indulge in Baklava Cheesecake Bliss

This Baklava Cheesecake combines creamy, rich layers with the flaky, nutty sweetness of traditional baklava, making it an exquisite dessert for special occasio…

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups crushed nuts pistachios and walnuts
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 sheets of filo pastry
  • ½ cup honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it lightly.
  • Mix the crushed nuts with melted butter and sugar.
  • Press the nut mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the sugar, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon to the cream cheese, mixing until combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the nut crust in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes until the edges are set but the center slightly jiggles.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before refrigerating.
  • While cooling, prepare the honey syrup by simmering honey with water in a small saucepan.
  • After chilling for at least 4 hours, drizzle the honey syrup over the cheesecake.
  • Slice and serve chilled, garnished with additional crushed nuts if desired.