Description
A decadent fusion dessert combining the rich flavors of baklava with the creamy texture of cheesecake, featuring honey and pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups finely ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 pound phyllo dough
- 1 cup melted unsalted butter
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine ground pistachios, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Trim phyllo dough to fit the springform pan. Brush each sheet of phyllo with melted butter and layer half of the sheets over the pistachio crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in flour. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Layer the remaining buttered phyllo sheets over the cream cheese mixture. Trim excess phyllo and tuck edges in.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
- While the cheesecake bakes, make the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove cheesecake from oven and immediately pour warm honey syrup over the top.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Handle phyllo dough carefully as it is delicate. Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- The cheesecake may crack on top; the honey syrup will help to mask this.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: baklava, cheesecake, honey, pistachio, dessert, fusion
