Baklava Cheesecake Bars

Name: Baklava Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 16 bars
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 16 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup walnuts and pistachios, chopped; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup water; 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)

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Experience a match made in dessert heaven with these Baklava Cheesecake Bars. This ingenious halal-friendly recipe layers a buttery, crisp phyllo crust with a rich and smooth vanilla cheesecake filling, and tops it all off with a crunchy, spiced mixture of chopped walnuts and pistachios soaked in aromatic honey syrup. It captures the essence of traditional baklava—flaky, nutty, and sweet—while delivering the indulgent creaminess of cheesecake. Perfect for Eid celebrations, potlucks, or any special gathering, these bars are impressive, make-ahead friendly, and guaranteed to delight anyone who loves the iconic flavors of Middle Eastern pastries.

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A square baklava cheesecake bar on a plate, showing layers of phyllo, cheesecake, and nuts

Prep Time25 min

Cook Time45 min

Servings16 bars

Equipment

9x9 inch baking panMixerSaucepan

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a 9x9 pan with melted butter. Layer 3 phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter. Repeat for a second layer of 3 sheets. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
2
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla until just combined. Pour over baked crust.
3
Bake for 25-30 minutes until center is set. Let cool completely.
4
For syrup: Combine honey, water, and orange blossom water in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in chopped nuts.
5
Spread nut mixture over cooled cheesecake. Chill for 4 hours, then slice into bars.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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