Ingredients for Baklava Cheesecake
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Coconut Oil (not found in recipe)
- Almond Meal (not found in recipe)
- Brown Sugar (not found in recipe)
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- Sour Cream (not found in recipe)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for filling), 1 cup sugar (for syrup)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Cardamom (not found in recipe)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Syrup (not found as direct input ingredient; baklava syrup is made in recipe)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Turmeric (not found in recipe)
- chopped pistachios (optional, quantity not specified)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- chopped walnuts (optional, quantity not specified)
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How to Make Baklava Cheesecake
- Prepare the crust: Combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat 2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and beat until combined. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup heavy cream.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 70-80 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Prepare the baklava syrup (can be made the day before): In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with the warm baklava syrup and garnish with chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
146g
Fat
115g
Carbs
14g
