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Baklava Cheesecake

A delightful fusion of traditional baklava and creamy cheesecake, combining crispy phyllo layers and rich flavors for an unforgettable dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baked Good, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust and Filling
  • 1 package phyllo dough, thawed Make sure it's thawed before using.
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped You can substitute with pecans or pistachios.
  • 1 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup honey

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chopped walnuts, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Layering Phyllo Dough
  1. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with melted butter. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on the bottom of the pan and brush with butter. Repeat this process with 6 to 8 sheets, brushing each with butter.
  2. Evenly spread half of the nut mixture over the phyllo base.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sour cream, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, and honey until well combined.
Combining Layers
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the nut layer. Top with another layer of phyllo dough (using 4-5 sheets and brushing each with butter), the remaining nut mixture, followed by the remaining cheesecake mixture.
  2. Finally, top with a few more layers of phyllo, brushing each one with butter.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 45-55 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and golden brown on top.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before serving. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.

Notes

Work quickly with phyllo dough to prevent it from drying out. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel. Adjust sweetness of the filling with honey as needed.