Description
Indulge your senses with the exquisite Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that masterfully combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nutty, honey-infused flavors of traditional Middle Eastern baklava. This stunning treat features a unique pistachio shortbread crust, a luscious filling enhanced with honey, and a crispy baklava topping that makes it perfect for any gathering—be it a festive celebration or an intimate family dinner. With straightforward steps and beautiful presentation, creating this gourmet cheesecake is easier than you might think!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (95 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 grams) chopped pistachios
- 14 oz (400 grams) store-bought filo (phyllo) dough
- 1 cup (120 grams) finely chopped pistachios
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) butter, melted and cooled
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) white sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) water
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) honey
- 24 ounces (675 grams) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (125 grams) honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream, 15-20% fat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until creamy. Mix in flour and chopped pistachios; press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Prepare the baklava topping by layering filo sheets on a baking sheet, brushing each with melted butter and sprinkling with chopped pistachios and sugar. Drizzle with lemon juice, water, and honey before baking for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese until smooth; add honey, eggs, sour cream, and salt; mix until combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and top with pieces of baked baklava topping.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely 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 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg