Description
Indulge in the heavenly Baklava Cheesecake, where creamy cheesecake meets the delightful crunch of traditional baklava. This unique dessert combines layers of rich cream cheese and a sweet, nutty topping that transports your taste buds to a Mediterranean paradise. Perfect for any occasion, this show-stopping treat is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup honey (for drizzling)
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and nuts.
- Pour half the batter over the crust, sprinkle with additional nuts, and top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles. Cool before drizzling honey on top.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding orange zest or vanilla extract to the filling. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.