Baklava Cheesecake Topped with Pistachio Honey and Crispy Phyllo Layers - Chef Emma Kitchen

Baklava Cheesecake Topped with Pistachio Honey and Crispy Phyllo Layers - Chef Emma Kitchen

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Creamy filling sits on crackly layers of phyllo and gets finished with loads of chopped pistachios and sweet honey drizzle for a classic Mediterranean-inspired treat.

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Ingredients

  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 100 grams roasted almonds
  • 100 grams roasted walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
  • 226 grams unsalted butter, melted
  • 10 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
  • 250 grams strained Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 200 grams granulated sugar
  • 500 grams cream cheese, room temperature
  • Splash of rosewater
  • 340 grams honey
  • 100 grams shelled pistachios, unsalted, coarsely chopped
  • Extra honey for drizzling on top

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