Honey Cheesecake Pistachio Baklava
This decadent dessert combines the best of both worlds—cheesecake and baklava! The creamy filling, crunchy pistachios, and sweet honey make it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 package phyllo dough
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter. Repeat, stacking 5-6 sheets with butter in between each layer.
- Spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the stacked phyllo dough and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
- Carefully roll the stacked phyllo dough into a log, securing the filling inside, and slice into 1-2 inch portions.
- Place the baklava rolls into the greased baking dish, drizzle honey over the rolls, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg