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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

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A delightful fusion of traditional Middle Eastern baklava and rich creamy cheesecake, topped with honey and pistachios.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pistachios
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup honey, warmed for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
  2. Layer four sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the pan, brushing each with melted butter.
  3. Combine finely chopped pistachios, cinnamon, and granulated sugar in a bowl.
  4. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the phyllo layers.
  5. Layer another four sheets of phyllo over the nut mixture, brushing with butter.
  6. Add the remaining nut mixture on top of the phyllo.
  7. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  8. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, honey, and sour cream.
  9. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baklava crust.
  10. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  11. Cool the cheesecake, then chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
  12. Drizzle warm honey and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.

Notes

For the best results, let your cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing.

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