Cheesecake Baklava, a delightful fusion of two classic desserts, combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the flaky layers and nutty flavor of baklava. This unique dessert is a perfect blend of East and West, offering a taste of both traditional and modern. The combination of sweet, tangy, and crunchy textures creates a heavenly experience that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you're looking to impress guests at your next dinner party or simply want to indulge in a delectable treat, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a masterpiece that is sure to become a favorite.
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BAKLAVA-STYLE CHEESECAKE BARS
When I think of baklava, I think of flaky, crispy pastry and sticky honey-lemon syrup with crunchy nuts. These cheesecake bars hit all those notes and more! The added tang of the cream cheese layer only works to enhance the bright tang from the lemon in the honey syrup. Keep these refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Provided by thymeforpineapple
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over sides. Lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Place 1 sheet phyllo dough in the prepared pan, pressing phyllo into the bottom; brush with some butter. Layer with remaining 11 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter. Keep unused phyllo covered with a damp paper towel to prevent it from drying out while working.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Place on a wire rack and let cool slightly, 10 to 15 minutes.
- While phyllo cools, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add sugar and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Spread in an even layer over cooled phyllo.
- Bake in the preheated oven until filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Refrigerate until completely cooled, about 45 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring honey and water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, pistachios, and lemon zest until combined. Let cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.
- Spoon over cooled cheesecake. Using excess parchment, lift cheesecake out of the pan, and slice into 2x2-inch bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
With sugared cranberries and rosemary sprigs, my unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. -Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough in a greased 9-in. springform pan, pressing phyllo onto bottom and up sides of pan; brush with butter. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer and rotating sheets slightly to stagger the corners. (While working, keep unused phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, mix walnuts, sugar and spices; sprinkle over bottom of phyllo. Bake 5-7 minutes or until edges are lightly browned (sides will puff). Cool in springform pan on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 325°., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mascarpone cheese on low speed until smooth. Beat in honey, milk and flour. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking pan. , Bake 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove rim from pan., For garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 10 seconds or until warm. Brush corn syrup lightly over both sides of rosemary. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar., If needed, reheat remaining corn syrup until warm; gently toss cranberries in syrup. Place remaining sugar in a small bowl; add cranberries and toss to coat. Place on waxed paper and let stand until set, about 1 hour. , Just before serving, top cheesecake with sugared rosemary and cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE TARTS
I love the sticky honey syrup, spices, nuts and crispy phyllo of homemade baklava but don't want the fuss of preparing it in the traditional way. These easy-to-make cups offer all of the classic flavors and textures in the form of little cheesecakes. -Laura Curtis, Hoboken, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, flour and rosewater if desired; beat on low speed just until combined. Set aside., Using two 12-cup muffin tins, brush 12 alternating cups with butter. Layer six sheets of phyllo dough on a work surface, brushing each with butter. Cut stacked phyllo in half widthwise, then cut in half lengthwise. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.), Carefully place each stack in a greased muffin cup, rotating sheets so corners do not overlap. Repeat twice with remaining phyllo dough and butter making 12 tarts. , Fill each with a scant 1/4 cup cheesecake mixture. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes or until tarts are golden brown and crisp and filling is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water and honey; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cool. Spoon over tarts just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers. ,
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BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE
A decadent combination of two of my favorite desserts: cheesecake with a baklava crust. I call it cheeseklava! This is best made a day before serving.
Provided by Trinity
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch pan.
- Toss walnuts and cinnamon together in a bowl and set aside.
- Unroll phyllo dough and trim to just slightly larger than the pan so dough will run up the sides. Place 2 sheets of dough in the prepared pan and butter thoroughly. Repeat for a total of 8 sheets layered. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of cinnamon-walnut mixture on top. Top with 2 more sheets of dough, butter, cinnamon-walnut mixture; repeat and end with 3 sheets of dough. Butter the top of the baklava.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Leave oven on.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, sugar, and flour in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on high power until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the bowl. Beat on low speed and add eggs 1 at a time, beating about 15 seconds after each. Scrape bowl. Add lemon juice and beat on high speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour mixture over baked baklava crust in the pan while crust is still hot.
- Bake in the hot oven until set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Cut cooled cheesecake into 12 servings.
- Combine water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil until melted, about 5 minutes. Add honey and vanilla extract and simmer for 20 minutes. Drizzle hot sauce over the cooled cake, making sure to get in between the slices.
- Refrigerate uncovered or only lightly covered with aluminum foil; a tight seal will make it soggy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 268.3 mg, Sugar 41.3 g
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE BAKLAVA
Two of my favorite things in the world are strawberry cheesecake and baklava, so I found a way to combine them! Since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, I figured this would be a great recipe to share with the world! I garnished with blueberries, because I used all my strawberries in the recipe!
Provided by nguimond
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Strawberry Dessert Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13x2-inch baking pan.
- Drain strawberries and reserve juice in a bowl. Chop into pieces and add any remaining juice to the bowl.
- Combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, whole egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a bowl. Blend together using an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in the drained strawberries.
- Place phyllo dough sheets between dampened towels to keep moist.
- Place 1 phyllo sheet on the prepared pan. Brush with melted butter. Repeat until 1/2 of the sheets are left.
- Spoon the strawberry-cheese mixture over the top layer of phyllo; spread evenly. Layer the remaining phyllo sheets on top, brushing each with butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Combine 1/2 cup reserved strawberry juice, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook into a thick syrup, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon hot syrup evenly over the baked baklava. Let cool before cutting into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 18 g
Cake baklava recipe tips
- Using fresh filo pastry is ideal. If it's not available, place the store-bought filo pastry in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow it to soften. This will make the filo pastry easier to work with.
- Before using the filo pastry, cover it with a lightly moistened towel to prevent it from drying out. You can also place strips of filo pastry underneath the filo pastry you are working with to protect it from tearing as you roll it.
- If the filo pastry does dry out, mist it with water. Don't overdo it or the filo pastry will become too moist and sticky and may fall apart.
- When brushing butter on the filo pastry, make sure to coat the entire sheet. Using too much butter will make the baklava greasy. Using too little butter will make the baklava dry.
- The butter used should be melted or at room temperature before brushing it onto the filo pastry. If the butter is cold, it will be difficult to spread.
- The baklava needs to be cut before it is baked. Cutting the baklava while it is hot will cause it to crumble. It's recommended to cut it before you bake it.
- The baklava should be baked in the center of the middle stove-top burner to ensure that it is being baked evenly. Additionally, it should not be disturbed while it is being baked; opening the stove top to check on it will release heat and cause it to not brown properly.
- The syrup should be prepared before the baklava is baked. This will allow it to cool down completely before being poured over the baklava.
- The syrup should be poured over the baklava as soon as it comes out of the stove top. This will help the syrup to soak in and will prevent the baklava from drying out.
Conclusion
Baklava is a delicious and rich dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great choice for special gatherings or to serve to guests. The combination of the flaky filo pastry, the sweet syrup, and the nutty walnuts makes for a truly decadent treat. The recipe is easy to follow and can be made with only a few simple ingredients. With a little care and attention, you can make a delicious cake baklava that is sure to impress your guests.
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