Description
Experience a heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake and the sweet crunch of baklava, all drizzled with golden honey. This Honey Baklava Cheesecake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for special gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this decadent treat will elevate any occasion and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup honey
- 1 cup chopped nuts (pistachios or walnuts)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream, honey, and eggs without overmixing.
- Fold in chopped nuts and cinnamon. Pour the filling over the crust evenly.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set around the edges with a slight wobble in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack open the door; cool for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg