Description
A luxurious cheesecake infused with the rich flavors of baklava, featuring crispy phyllo dough, honey, and mixed nuts, creating an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds)
- 1 cup honey
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining melted butter and phyllo dough, layering and brushing each with butter.
- Add the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Create the cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, then adding eggs and sour cream.
- Combine the cheesecake mixture with the phyllo layers and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Notes
Enhances flavor if made a day ahead. Allow cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg