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Honey Pistachio Baklava Cheesecake

A decadent dessert combining the flaky, nutty textures of baklava with creamy honey-infused cheesecake, topped with pistachios and honey drizzle.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday, Middle Eastern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust / Baklava Base
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Topping
  • 0.5 cup chopped pistachios
  • 2-3 tbsp honey for drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Layer 4 sheets of phyllo in a greased springform pan, brushing each with melted butter. Sprinkle half the pistachios and sugar.
  2. Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and pistachios. Bake 10 minutes until lightly golden; cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, eggs, and salt; mix until creamy.
  4. Pour cheesecake mixture over cooled phyllo base and smooth top.
  5. Bake 35–40 minutes until set. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  6. Top with remaining chopped pistachios and drizzle honey before serving.

Notes

Chill overnight for best slicing. Use high-quality honey for richer flavor.