Description
An indulgent cheesecake combining the flavors of baklava with a creamy pistachio twist, topped with crispy filo and roasted pistachios.
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 and 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, blend the softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until creamy.
- Gradually mix in the flour and chopped pistachios until a dough forms.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, until it turns a light golden shade.
- Layer filo sheets on a baking sheet, brushing each layer generously with melted butter.
- Sprinkle chopped pistachios mixed with sugar on top.
- Drizzle lemon juice, water, and honey evenly across the filo before baking for about 20 minutes.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Incorporate honey, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, and salt until creamy and well-blended.
- Once the crust has cooled, pour the cream cheese filling over it.
- Crumble pieces of the baked baklava over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cheesecake is set with a slight jiggle remaining in the center.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
Notes
Make-ahead Tips: Prepare the crust and baklava in advance and store covered for up to 2 days. Consider customization with different nuts or syrups.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg