Description
Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake combines a crisp phyllo-pistachio crust, creamy cinnamon-infused cheesecake, and a sweet honey-pistachio topping for a decadent, layered dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed phyllo pastry (about 12 sheets)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Extra honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed phyllo, melted butter, and sugar; press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs one at a time, vanilla, and cinnamon; mix gently.
- Pour filling over crust and bake 45–55 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles.
- Meanwhile, combine melted butter, honey, chopped pistachios, and cinnamon in a saucepan; heat briefly to meld flavors.
- Remove cheesecake from oven and immediately spread pistachio-honey mixture over the top.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing. Drizzle extra honey to serve.
Notes
- Use gluten-free phyllo or almond flour for a gluten-free crust.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Avoid overmixing filling to prevent cracks.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor melding.
- Serve with extra fresh pistachios or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: baklava cheesecake, honey pistachio cheesecake, phyllo crust cheesecake, layered dessert, honey cheesecake