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Baklava Cheesecake

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Baklava Cheesecake combines the rich flavors of traditional baklava with the creaminess of cheesecake, featuring a graham cracker crust, nutty baklava layers, and a crispy phyllo topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pistachios and walnuts
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6–8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
  • Whipped cream or Greek yogurt (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Mix chopped pistachios, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, melted butter, and honey in a bowl. Spread over the cooled crust.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the baklava layer and smooth the top. Bake for 50-55 minutes until slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour after baking.
  7. Brush phyllo sheets with melted butter and layer over the cheesecake. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden.
  8. Simmer honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan for 5-7 minutes to make the syrup.
  9. Drizzle the warm syrup over the cheesecake.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Garnish with chopped pistachios and whipped cream or Greek yogurt before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Customize with different nuts or spices to suit your taste.

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