Description
Indulge in the Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake, a delectable blend of creamy cheesecake and the delightful flavors of traditional Middle Eastern baklava. This stunning dessert features a buttery pistachio shortbread crust, a luscious honey-infused filling, and a crispy baklava topping, making it the perfect centerpiece for celebrations or family gatherings. With straightforward steps and an elegant presentation, this gourmet dessert is surprisingly easy to create, ensuring your guests will be impressed and asking for more.
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).
- 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 on a baking sheet with melted butter, sprinkling chopped pistachios and sugar between layers; bake until golden brown.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add honey, eggs, sour cream, and salt; mix well.
- Assemble by pouring the filling over the cooled crust, topping it with the baked baklava.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set; cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg