Description
These rich and delicious baklava cheesecake phyllo cookies are a perfect blend of creamy filling and crispy phyllo, drizzled with honey for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package phyllo dough
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Layer sheets of phyllo dough on a baking sheet, brushing each layer with melted butter.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the phyllo layers.
- Roll or fold the phyllo dough over the filling, brushing the top with more butter.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once out of the oven, drizzle honey over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into pieces and serving.
Notes
Make sure to brush the phyllo dough with melted butter for a crispy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: baklava, cheesecake, phyllo cookies, dessert, honey drizzle