Description
A delicious and decadent Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake Supreme: a fusion dessert with a buttery crust, creamy pistachio filling, and a crunchy, honey-glazed phyllo topping. The ultimate holiday centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press firmly into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the Cheesecake: Reduce oven temperature to 320°F (160°C). Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and pistachios. Pour over cooled crust. Bake 55–65 minutes until set. Cool to room temperature, then chill at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Baklava Topping: Layer phyllo sheets, brushing each with melted butter. Mix pistachios, walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over phyllo. Roll or cut into small squares. Bake until crisp and golden.
- Make the Honey Syrup: Heat honey, water, and lemon juice until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Assemble: Place baklava pieces on the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with honey syrup. Add extra pistachios if desired. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Temp: Ensure cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- Water Bath: Baking the cheesecake in a water bath (bain-marie) is highly recommended to prevent the cake from cracking.
- Phyllo Prep: Keep the unused phyllo dough covered with a damp cloth while you work, as it dries out very quickly.
- Syrup vs. Topping: Drizzle the syrup onto the phyllo pieces after they are placed on the cold cheesecake.
- Make Ahead: The cheesecake base can be baked 1-2 days in advance. Make the baklava topping on the day of assembly for maximum crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- chill time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 65–75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking, Layering, Whisking, Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe (about 1 slice)
- Calories: ~580 kcal
- Sugar: ~37 g
- Sodium: ~230 mg
- Fat: ~40 g
- Saturated Fat: ~20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~46 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~10 g
- Cholesterol: ~160 mg
Keywords: Baklava Cheesecake, Pistachio Cheesecake, Fusion Dessert, Phyllo Dessert, Honey Syrup, Nutty Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert, Gourmet Cheesecake, Sweet Treat