How long can I store leftovers?

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I prepare this cheesecake ahead of time?

Yes, make it the day before and drizzle with syrup just before serving.

Is it possible to substitute the nuts?

Certainly! Use nuts like almonds or pecans if you prefer.

Can I freeze the cheesecake?

Yes, freeze without syrup for up to a month; thaw overnight in the fridge.

What if I don't have Greek yogurt?

Sour cream is a good alternative to Greek yogurt in the filling.

Lush Greek Baklava Cheesecake with Honey Syrup Drizzle

Name: Lush Greek Baklava Cheesecake with Honey Syrup Drizzle
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Cream cheese; Granulated sugar; Vanilla extract; Eggs; Full-fat Greek yogurt; Walnuts; Pistachios; Cinnamon; Phyllo dough; Unsalted butter; Honey; Water; Sugar; Lemon juice; Chopped pistachios; Lemon zest

A divine twist on two classic desserts

This delightful fusion melds the creamy texture of cheesecake with the nutty, spiced layers of baklava, topped with a tantalizing honey syrup drizzle.

4 h 30 min
12
Advanced

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling

Cream cheese

24 oz (680g) — softened

Granulated sugar

1 cup (200g)

Vanilla extract

1 tsp

Eggs

3 large

Full-fat Greek yogurt

1 cup (240g)

Baklava Layers

Walnuts

1 cup (120g) — finely chopped

Pistachios

1 cup (120g) — finely chopped

Cinnamon

1 tsp

Phyllo dough

20 sheets — thawed

Unsalted butter

¾ cup (170g) — melted

Honey Syrup

Honey

1 cup (240ml)

Water

½ cup (120ml)

Sugar

½ cup (100g)

Lemon juice

1 lemon — juiced

Garnish

Chopped pistachios

Extra

Lemon zest

Preparation

Marinating the Phyllo Dough

Thaw phyllo dough

Thaw the phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight.

Unroll and cover

Carefully unroll and keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Preparing the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

Avoid overmixing the cheesecake filling to prevent cracking.

Add vanilla and eggs

Add vanilla extract and mix in eggs, one at a time.

Stir in yogurt

Stir in Greek yogurt until well combined.

Cooking Process

Assembling

Lay 5 sheets of phyllo, buttering each, into a greased springform pan. Sprinkle with a nut mixture, then repeat 3 times.

Baking

Pour cheesecake filling over layered phyllo and bake for 1 hour or until center is just set; cool in oven with door ajar.

Honey Syrup Preparation

Simmer honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice until slightly thickened. Drizzle over cooled cheesecake.

Plating & Serving