BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

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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

12 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-in.)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
GARNISH:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and patted dry

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.

Jocelyn
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Overall, this baklava cheesecake is a delicious and impressive dessert. It is perfect for a special occasion.


MD HAFIZ
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This cheesecake is a bit difficult to make, but the instructions are very clear. Just be sure to follow them carefully.


Rehman Khann
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it is worth every penny. It is a truly special dessert.


Adrian M
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I highly recommend this baklava cheesecake recipe. It is sure to impress your friends and family.


Angela Ussivane
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It is the perfect dessert to indulge in on a special occasion.


Light House Entertainment
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had.


Bashir Agha
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. It is the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Hareem Zaroon
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I love that this recipe uses phyllo dough instead of a traditional graham cracker crust. It gives the cheesecake a much more elegant look.


Ismail Niaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfect. It was creamy, smooth, and had the perfect amount of sweetness.


Sayeed Ahamed
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This cheesecake is definitely a labor of love, but it is so worth it. The end result is a stunning and delicious dessert.


ABID SAGAR
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I was a bit skeptical about how the baklava and cheesecake would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complement each other perfectly.


Rabnawaz Rabnawaz
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This is the best cheesecake I have ever had. The baklava crust is so unique and adds so much flavor.


Lizwi Mzimela
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mahid Jamaldini
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This baklava cheesecake is divine! The combination of the creamy cheesecake and the crispy, nutty baklava layers is heavenly.


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