Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Prepare the Baklava Layer

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a saucepan. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in a greased baking dish, brushing it with melted butter. Repeat with 5 sheets, brushing each with butter.

Add Nut Mixture

In a bowl, mix chopped walnuts, sugar, and cinnamon. Spread half of this mixture over the layered phyllo dough. Add 3 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter. Spread the remaining nut mixture and top with 5 more buttered phyllo sheets. Bake for 25 minutes.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Assemble the Cheesecake

Once the baklava layer is baked, pour the cheesecake mixture over it. Bake for an additional 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.

Cool and Serve

Let the cheesecake cool completely. Drizzle with caramel sauce and honey before serving. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.