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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake
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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake, a dessert that masterfully blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispy texture of baklava. This show-stopping treat features layers of buttery phyllo pastry, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a sweet topping of honey and pistachios. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday celebrations, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With easy-to-follow steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll be able to create this unforgettable dessert in no time!

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 (or sour cream)
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted), coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • More honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8 to 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Layer thawed phyllo sheets brushed with melted butter in the pan. Bake for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In a food processor, blend walnuts, almonds, cinnamon, and salt; then combine with melted butter. Spread over the baked phyllo.
  4. Mix cream cheese, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and eggs until smooth. Fold in Greek yogurt.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over nut layer and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Cool in the oven for an additional 50 minutes.
  6. After cooling completely, drizzle with honey and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.

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