Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Tahini-Honey Baklava Cheesecake Bars. Creamy cheesecake nestled between layers of flaky phyllo dough, drizzled with honey, and topped with crunchy pistachios create a stunning dessert that’s both elegant and easy to make. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these bars will impress everyone and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup honey (plus extra for drizzle)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Layer three sheets of phyllo dough in the pan, brushing each with melted butter. Repeat twice more to create a total of six layers.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, tahini, lemon juice, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Top with another six layered sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- While warm, drizzle additional honey over the top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg