Baklava Cheesecake 🍯🥮✨
A luxurious fusion of creamy cheesecake, crisp phyllo pastry, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey syrup—this dessert is the perfect blend of two classic treats!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crunchy & Creamy – The crispy phyllo and nutty baklava layers contrast beautifully with the rich cheesecake filling.
✔ Perfectly Sweetened – A honey syrup drizzle ties all the flavors together.
✔ A Show-Stopping Dessert – Ideal for special occasions, holidays, or when you want to impress guests!
✔ A Fusion Masterpiece – A dreamy combo of Middle Eastern baklava and classic cheesecake.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed digestive biscuits)
½ cup melted butter 🧈
¼ cup brown sugar
For the Nutty Baklava Layer:
1 ½ cups chopped pistachios & walnuts 🌰
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
2 tbsp honey 🍯
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened 🧀
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs 🥚
1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
For the Phyllo Topping:
6-8 sheets phyllo dough
¼ cup melted butter 🧈
For the Honey Syrup:
½ cup honey 🍯
¼ cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
½ tsp cinnamon
For Garnish:
Chopped pistachios 🌰
Whipped cream or Greek yogurt 🥄
📌 Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Crust 🍪
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2️⃣ In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar.
3️⃣ Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
Step 2: Make the Nutty Baklava Layer 🌰
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and honey.
2️⃣ Spread evenly over the cooled crust, pressing it gently.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling 🧀
1️⃣ In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
3️⃣ Mix in Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until combined.
4️⃣ Pour the filling over the baklava nut layer.
Step 4: Bake the Cheesecake 🎂
1️⃣ Place the cheesecake in a water bath
