The Best Baklava Pistachio Cheesecake
A delightful fusion of traditional baklava flavors with creamy cheesecake, topped with a honey drizzle and crushed pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- 1 package graham crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the crushed pistachios.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- While baking, combine honey, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan.
- Heat gently until fully combined.
- Once your cheesecake is baked and cooled, drizzle the honey mixture over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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