Description
A rich, creamy cheesecake meets crisp layers of buttery baklava in the most irresistible dessert fusion. This is the show-stopping treat you will want to make for every celebration.
Ingredients
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10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup finely chopped pistachios
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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24 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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½ cup honey
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¼ cup water
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 cinnamon stick
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2 cloves
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1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a 9 inch springform pan with parchment.
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Layer 5 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter, then add half the pistachios and cinnamon.
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Bake crust 10 minutes, then prepare cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar, adding eggs, yogurt, vanilla, and lemon.
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Pour half the filling over crust, layer remaining phyllo and pistachios, then add remaining filling.
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Bake 55 to 65 minutes, cool 1 hour in oven, then chill at least 4 hours.
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Simmer honey, water, sugar, spices, and zest for syrup, then pour warm syrup over chilled cheesecake.
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Release from pan, garnish with pistachios, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins