Baklava cheesecake

This dessert masterfully combines the flaky sweetness of baklava with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Perfect for impressing at any gathering!! 🍯🍰

Ingredients:

For the crust:
1 cup finely ground walnuts
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
For the baklava layer:
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the syrup:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
For garnish:
Whole walnuts
Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:
1️⃣ Crust: Mix walnuts, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
2️⃣ Cheesecake: Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Incorporate eggs. Layer over crust.
3️⃣ Baklava Layer: Alternate phyllo layers with butter, topped with walnut mixture. Cut to fit the pan and place on cheesecake.
4️⃣ Bake: At 325°F for 60 minutes. Allow to cool.
5️⃣ Syrup: Simmer honey, water, sugar, and lemon juice. Let cool slightly before pouring over the cooled cheesecake.
6️⃣ Garnish: Adorn with walnuts and mint for a stunning presentation.

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