Are you craving for a unique and mouth-watering dessert recipe? Look no further than our Baklava Cheesecake recipe! This fusion of classic cheesecake and traditional baklava is layered with aromatic spices, honey syrup, and nuts. The best part is that this recipe is from scratch, so you can customize it to your liking. You can add more walnuts and cinnamon, or substitute honey with maple syrup. In this blog post, we will break down the recipe into five simple steps and provide tips for making this your new favorite dessert.
Ingredients
- 12 sheets phyllo dough (14×9-in.)
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 2/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- garnish:
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and patted dry
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in a greased 9-in. springform pan, pressing phyllo onto bottom and up side of pan; brush with butter. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer and rotating sheets slightly to stagger the corners. (While working, keep unused phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Place springform pan a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix walnuts, sugar and spices; sprinkle over bottom of phyllo. Bake 5-7 minutes or until edge is lightly browned (side will puff). Cool in springform pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mascarpone cheese on low speed until smooth. Beat in honey, milk and flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking pan.
- Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan.
- For garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 10 seconds or until warm. Brush corn syrup lightly over both sides of rosemary. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
- If needed, reheat remaining corn syrup until warm; gently toss cranberries in syrup. Place remaining sugar in a small bowl; add cranberries and toss to coat. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set, about 1 hour.
- Just before serving, top cheesecake with sugared rosemary and cranberries.
In conclusion, our Baklava Cheesecake recipe is a perfect combination of two worlds. It’s easy to make, customizable, and packs a flavorful punch. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, from a fancy dinner party to a casual family dinner. Impress your guests or indulge in decadent slices of cheesecake with the authentic taste of baklava. We hope this recipe has sparked your culinary creativity and that there is a scrumptious baklava cheesecake in your near future.
Nutrition Facts
- 1 slice: 351 calories
- 26g fat (13g saturated fat)
- 92mg cholesterol
- 178mg sodium
- 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber)
- 6g protein
