Get ready for a delicious treat that combines the crispy layers of baklava with the creamy goodness of New York cheesecake 😋 This fusion dessert is a total game-changer, especially for holiday! Don’t forget to save this recipe, you won’t want to miss it!
Baklava Cheesecake Delight
Ingredients
- 1 pack of phyllo dough
- 200 g melted butter
- For the nut mixture:
- 1 cup pistachios or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- For the cheesecake:
- 500 g Quark (Labneh cheese)
- 200 g cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 3 eggs
- For the syrup:
- 1 cup water (200 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 slice of lemon
Instructions
- Grease a springform pan and layer it with a sheet of phyllo dough. Brush melted butter over the dough.
- Repeat layering phyllo sheets and butter a few times, then trim any excess dough hanging over the pan.
- Bake at 170°C (340°F) for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Once out of the oven, spread the nut mixture evenly over the baked phyllo crust.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix all ingredients except the eggs. Then add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the nut layer and bake at 165°C (325°F) for about an hour on the middle rack.
- After baking, let it cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- For the syrup, boil water, sugar, and lemon slice for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Before serving, sprinkle chopped pistachios over the cheesecake and pour the syrup on top.
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