Cheesecake Baklava Recipe: The Ultimate Dessert Fusion You Need to Try Now”

Instructions

Follow these steps to create your Cheesecake Baklava:

Step 1: Prepare The Baklava Layers

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
3. Mix the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
4. Unroll the phyllo dough and cut it to fit your baking dish.
5. Place a sheet of phyllo in the dish and brush with melted butter.
6. Repeat this for 8 sheets, brushing each with butter.
7. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture over the phyllo layers.
8. Layer 8 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
9. Sprinkle the remaining nuts over the layers.
10. Finish with the remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.

Step 2: Prepare The Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add sugar and mix well.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baklava layers.

Step 3: Bake The Cheesecake Baklava

1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes.
2. The top should be golden brown and set.
3. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Step 4: Prepare The Honey Syrup

1. In a saucepan, combine honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice.
2. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Assemble And Serve

1. Pour the hot honey syrup over the cooled cheesecake baklava.
2. Let it sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Cut into squares and serve.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips to make your Cheesecake Baklava even better:

• Use fresh phyllo dough for best results.
• Chill the cheesecake before adding the syrup.
• Use a sharp knife to cut the baklava.
• Store leftovers in the refrigerator.