Ready for a dessert that’s truly indulgent?
🍯 Honey Cheesecake Baklava 🍯
Description of the meal: Indulge in the rich, decadent layers of Honey Cheesecake Baklava. This dessert combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the nutty, flaky layers of baklava, all drizzled with a sweet honey syrup.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Honey Syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instruction:
- Prepare the nut mixture: Combine the chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Assemble the baklava layers: Brush a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter. Layer half of the phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the phyllo. Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter. Cut into squares.
- Bake the baklava: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the honey, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the baked baklava. Bake for an additional 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
- Prepare the honey syrup: In a saucepan, combine honey, water, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Finish the dessert: Once the cheesecake baklava is baked, pour the cooled honey syrup over the top. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information: Approx. 450 calories per serving, with 28g fat, 45g carbohydrates, 6g protein, and 30g sugar.
Indulge in this heavenly combination of cheesecake and baklava! 🍯