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How to Make Baklava Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baklava Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts: cheesecake and baklava. This luxurious dessert combines the creamy richness of a traditional cheesecake with the nutty, honeyed flavors of baklava. The result is a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for special occasions or a decadent indulgence.

The traditional baklava is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, known for its layers of flaky phyllo pastry, crunchy nuts, and sweet honey ...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ounces chopped walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ (16 ounce) package frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
  • ½ cup melted butter, or as needed
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Toss walnuts and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside.
  • Unroll phyllo dough and trim to just slightly larger than the pan so dough will run up the sides. Place 2 sheets of dough in the prepared pan and butter thoroughly. Repeat for a total of 8 sheets layered. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cinnamon-walnut mixture on top. Top with 2 more sheets of dough, butter, cinnamon-walnut mixture; repeat and end with 3 sheets of dough. Butter the top of the baklava.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high power until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl. Beat on low speed and add eggs 1 at a time, beating about 15 seconds after each. Scrape bowl. Add lemon juice and beat on high speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over baked baklava crust in the pan while crust is still hot.
  • Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Cut cooled cheesecake into 12 servings.
  • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil until melted, about 5 minutes. Add honey and vanilla extract and simmer for 20 minutes. Drizzle hot sauce over the cooled cake, making sure to get in between the slices.
  • Refrigerate uncovered or only lightly covered with aluminum foil; a tight seal will make it soggy.

    • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 268mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 144mg

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