Description
A decadent fusion dessert combining creamy cheesecake with the flaky, nutty layers of baklava, all drizzled with honey syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, 1/4 cup honey, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom for the baklava layer.
- Layer phyllo sheets in the pan, brushing each with melted butter, then spread the pistachio mixture over the top.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, remaining honey, eggs, vanilla, and flour until smooth. Pour over the baklava layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American