Description
A decadent fusion of traditional baklava and creamy cheesecake, this Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake is perfect for any celebration or gathering.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt. Blend until creamy.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour and chopped pistachios to form a crumbly dough.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- While the crust cools, layer the filo dough on a baking sheet, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, mix the finely chopped pistachios with sugar, then drizzle with lemon juice, water, and honey, and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add honey, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and gently press pieces of the baklava topping into the cheesecake.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
For added flavor, consider drizzling rosewater or orange blossom water into the filling. You can also substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg