Description
Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the nutty, sweet flavors of traditional baklava. Each bite offers a delightful crunch from the phyllo pastry and a burst of aromatic spices, creating a luxurious experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 cup phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Baklava Topping:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, and phyllo dough until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- While cooling, prepare the baklava topping by combining honey, water, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Once the cheesecake is completely cool, drizzle the honey mixture over the top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, substitute pistachios with sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Baklava, Pistachio, Cheesecake, Dessert, Mediterranean, Creamy, Nutty, Sweet, Phyllo, Honey, Indulgent, Rich, Easy Recipe, Make Ahead, Special Occasion