Description
Indulge in the luxurious Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake, a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and the rich flavors of traditional Middle Eastern baklava. This show-stopping dessert boasts a unique pistachio shortbread crust, a honey-infused filling, and a crunchy baklava topping that will leave your guests in awe. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy family dinner, this cheesecake is an irresistible treat that’s surprisingly easy to make. With straightforward instructions and eye-catching presentation, you’ll find yourself reaching for seconds—and possibly thirds!
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Chopped pistachios
- Filo (phyllo) dough
- Honey
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, mix softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, flour, and chopped pistachios until combined. Press into a greased springform pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare the baklava topping by layering filo sheets with melted butter and sprinkling with pistachios mixed with sugar. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add honey, eggs, sour cream, and salt; mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and top with baked baklava pieces. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling. Chill overnight for enhanced flavor. Customize flavors by adding spices like cinnamon or cardamom.