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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake—a creamy treat that combines the richness of cheesecake with the sweet, nutty layers of baklava. This dessert not only impresses with its stunning presentation but also offers a comforting taste that evokes warm memories of gatherings. Perfect for family celebrations or cozy weeknight desserts, this cheesecake is sure to become a favorite. With its easy-to-follow recipe and versatile flavor profile, you can customize it to your liking, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. Once served, it’s guaranteed to disappear quickly!

Ingredients

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  • 10 sheets of phyllo pastry, thawed
  • Approx. 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup roasted walnuts
  • 1 cup roasted almonds
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter
  • 500g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. corn starch
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 250g strained Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • Splash of rosewater
  • More honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Layer phyllo pastry sheets brushed with melted butter in the pan and bake for 12 minutes until golden.
  3. Blend walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor; combine with melted butter and spread over the phyllo base.
  4. Mix cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch until smooth. Add eggs one at a time followed by Greek yogurt.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the nut layer and bake for 45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool in the oven for 50 minutes then top with honey mixed with lemon juice and rosewater before sprinkling chopped pistachios.

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