Jul 14 2026
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Baklava Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
Time2h
Serves12

honeyed phyllo, crushed pistachio, pomegranate molasses

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Ingredients

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Crust

Filling

Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Phyllo Dough

    Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Crust

    Brush a 9-inch springform pan with melted butter. Layer 4 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each layer with melted butter and sprinkling some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture between layers. Repeat with remaining 4 sheets.

Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix the Filling

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, crushed pistachios, and pomegranate molasses.

  2. 5

    Pour the Filling

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared phyllo crust, spreading it evenly.

Baking and Topping

  1. 6

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned. Let cool at room temperature for 1 hour.

  2. 7

    Add Toppings

    Drizzle honey over the baked cheesecake and sprinkle with crushed pistachios and pomegranate seeds.

  3. 8

    Chill and Serve

    Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.

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