Description
Creamy honey baklava cheesecake blends Mediterranean dessert magic with classic American comfort. Sweet layers of phyllo, cream cheese, and honey create a luxurious culinary journey you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Garnish and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey for base
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, incorporating eggs individually and ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Introduce honey to the cream cheese mixture, gently folding in chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon until ingredients are uniformly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the cheesecake mixture into the prepared springform pan, carefully spreading it over the graham cracker crust.
- Position the pan in a preheated 325°F oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes, monitoring until the center sets but maintains a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, which helps prevent cracking and ensures proper texture.
- Before serving, enhance the dessert by drizzling additional honey across the surface, creating an elegant and decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose finely ground graham crackers for a smoother, more compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky, even texture when mixing.
- Toast walnuts briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool slowly to prevent cracking and maintain a creamy, dense consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 523 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg