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Honey Baklava Cheesecake

A decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and flaky baklava, drizzled with honey for a perfect dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 sheet phyllo dough, thawed
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (for phyllo)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
  3. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
  4. In a bowl, combine walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and cloves. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
  5. Layer phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  6. Drizzle with additional honey before serving. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog