Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake (Print-Friendly Format)
Crunchy baklava layers meet creamy cheesecake, finished with honey-pistachio syrup for a unique sweet treat.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Baklava Crust & Topping
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1 package phyllo dough, thawed
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340 grams unsalted butter, melted
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260 grams shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
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100 grams granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Cheesecake Filling
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680 grams cream cheese, softened
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150 grams granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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120 grams sour cream
→ Honey Syrup
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180 millilitres honey
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120 millilitres water
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100 grams granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Combine honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and orange blossom water in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
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Preheat oven to 163°C. Line a 23 cm springform pan with parchment paper and securely wrap the bottom with aluminium foil to prevent leakage.
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Brush 10 to 12 sheets of phyllo with melted butter, layering each sheet in the prepared pan. Evenly scatter chopped pistachios, sugar, and cinnamon over the phyllo base.
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate sugar, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully combined. Pour filling over the phyllo-pistachio base.
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Layer another 10 to 12 sheets of phyllo over the cheesecake filling, brushing each with melted butter. Trim or fold excess over the edges.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the centre is just set and the top is lightly golden. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Transfer cheesecake to a serving platter. Drizzle cooled honey syrup generously over the top and garnish with additional chopped pistachios if desired before slicing.
# Extra Tips:
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Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly before slicing, ensuring clean edges and distinct layers.