Pistachio Honey Baklava Cheesecake

Lori Wilson

This cheesecake layers a crisp, honey-soaked phyllo and pistachio base under a smooth, baked cream cheese filling, with more crushed baklava and a honey drizzle on top. Chilling overnight gives the filling time to fully set and lets the flavors come together. Budget about 1 hour of active work plus overnight refrigeration.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 2 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine Fusion / Other

Servings slices

Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

Springform pan
Food Processor
Electric Mixer
Medium saucepan

Ingredients

For the Crust & Topping:

2 cups pistachios divided, finely chopped for crust; coarsely chopped for topping
8 sheets phyllo dough thawed
¼ cup butter melted
¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling:

24 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Greek yogurt

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups of the pistachios with the cinnamon until crumbly.
Brush 4 sheets of phyllo with melted butter, stacking them.
Press the phyllo and pistachio mixture into the bottom of the pan, forming a crust.

Prepare the Filling:

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs one at a time, then blend in the vanilla and Greek yogurt.
Pour this mixture over the crust in the springform pan.

Bake:

Place the pan in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Finish and Top:

Remove the cheesecake from the pan.
Brush remaining phyllo with butter, bake until golden, and crumble for garnish.
Top the cheesecake with crumbled phyllo, honey, and the reserved pistachios.

Notes

For a delightful twist, consider infusing the honey with a hint of rose water for a floral note.
If you desire a gluten-free version, opt for gluten-free phyllo or crust alternative.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 294mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1033IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 106mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Baklava, Cheesecake, honey, Pistachio

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