Jul 14 2026
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Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Chilte
Time2h
Serves12

Pistachio & Agave Filling. Filo Crust. Agave Orgeat. Whip Cream. Pepitas.

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Ingredients

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Filo Crust

Pistachio & Agave Filling

Agave Orgeat

Whipped Cream

Garnish

Method

Filo Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Filo Dough

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground cinnamon and sugar.

  2. 2

    Layer the Filo Dough

    Unroll the filo dough and lay one sheet in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Brush the sheet with melted butter, then sprinkle some cinnamon sugar. Repeat this process, layering and brushing butter on each sheet, until you have about 10-12 sheets layered.

  3. 3

    Bake the Crust

    Once the layers are complete, trim any excess dough hanging over the edges. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Pistachio & Agave Filling

  1. 4

    Combine the Filling Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, agave syrup, chopped pistachios, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.

  2. 5

    Pour Filling into Crust

    Pour the pistachio filling mixture over the cooled filo crust, spreading evenly.

  3. 6

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and slightly jiggles. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Agave Orgeat

  1. 7

    Blend the Orgeat

    In a blender, combine blanched almonds, agave syrup, water, and almond extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth.

  2. 8

    Strain the Orgeat

    Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the solid almond bits. Store in a bottle in the fridge until ready to use.

Whipped Cream

  1. 9

    Prepare the Whipped Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture until soft peaks form.

Garnish

  1. 10

    Garnish the Cheesecake

    Once the cheesecake is cooled, top with whipped cream, then sprinkle with pepitas and chopped pistachios for a finishing touch.

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