Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake nestled between layers of buttery, honey-soaked phyllo dough and spiced nuts, this Baklava Cheesecake Slice is a decadent fusion of two beloved desserts.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 3 packages (8 ounces each), softened
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Large Eggs: 3
- Sour Cream: 1 cup
- Graham Crackers: 1 ½ cups, crushed
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (1 stick), melted
- Phyllo Dough: 10 sheets
- Chopped Walnuts: 1 ½ cups
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: ½ cup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, eggs (one at a time), and sour cream. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Layer 5 sheets of phyllo dough over the crust, brushing each with melted butter. Sprinkle half the chopped walnuts mixed with cinnamon over the phyllo.
- Add another 5 sheets of phyllo, buttering each one. Pour the cheesecake batter on top.
- Top the batter with more phyllo layers, brushing each with butter. Sprinkle remaining walnut mixture, then finish with final phyllo sheets, buttered well.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until center is set. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle warmed honey over the top and slice to serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps.
- Cover phyllo with a damp towel during assembly to avoid drying out.
- Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.
- Use a hot knife for smooth cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg