Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich cheesecake and sweet baklava with this Baklava Cheesecake recipe. Each slice features a creamy, luscious filling layered with crunchy nuts and drizzled with honey, creating a mouthwatering dessert sensation. Perfect for any celebration, this easy-to-make cheesecake will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts), toasted
- ¼ cup honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moist. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in Greek yogurt until fully combined. Optionally, add vanilla extract or lemon zest for extra flavor.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts to maintain a light texture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before removing from the pan. Drizzle with warmed honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute walnuts with pistachios or sprinkle in cinnamon. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days; enjoy cold or at room temperature.