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Baklava Cheesecake

Baklava Cheesecake Bliss: Indulge in Nutty Creamy Goodness

Experience the delightful fusion of Baklava and cheesecake with this decadent Baklava Cheesecake recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or ground almonds for gluten-free
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese or vegan cream cheese for vegan option
  • 1 cup Sugar or honey/maple syrup for deeper flavor
  • 3 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts (e.g., walnuts or pistachios) can substitute with other nuts
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Honey or agave syrup for vegan option
  • 1 package Phyllo Pastry or gluten-free phyllo dough for gluten-free

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baklava Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs, mixing well, then incorporate sour cream.
  4. Fold in chopped nuts of choice and pour over prepared crust.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour, then at room temperature until completely cool.
  7. Drizzle honey over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with different nuts and sweeteners to make this dessert your own.

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