Description
A delightful dessert that combines the crunchy layers of baklava with the creamy richness of cheesecake, sweetened with honey and garnished with pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with chopped pistachios and honey.
- Layer phyllo dough in a greased springform pan, brushing each layer with butter.
- Sprinkle the pistachio mixture on top of the phyllo layers.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, add sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baklava layer.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Enjoy your stunning dessert!
Notes
Make sure to thaw the phyllo dough completely for easier handling. For a beautiful presentation, garnish with extra chopped pistachios or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg