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Berry Cheesecake Baklava: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe for 10


  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough
– 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 cups cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon cornstarch
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup water
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)


Instructions

Follow these simple steps to create your Berry Cheesecake Baklava:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Phyllo Dough: Thaw phyllo dough in the refrigerator overnight. Keep it covered to prevent it from drying out.
3. Mix Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Prepare Berries: In another bowl, gently toss berries with cornstarch to coat. Set aside.
5. Layer Phyllo: On a clean surface, lay down a sheet of phyllo and brush it with melted butter. Repeat this for 6-8 layers, brushing each layer with butter.
6. Spread Filling: Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
7. Add Berries: Distribute the prepared berries on top of the cream cheese layer.
8. Add More Filling: Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the berries.
9. Finish Layering Phyllo: Continue layering more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each layer with melted butter. Use about 8-10 layers.
10. Cut Baklava: Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled baklava into diamond or square shapes.
11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
12. Prepare Honey Syrup: Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine honey and water. Heat over medium until it simmers, then remove from heat.
13. Add Cinnamon: Stir in cinnamon if using, and allow the syrup to cool slightly.
14. Drizzle Syrup: Once the baklava is baked, pour the honey syrup evenly over the hot baklava, ensuring it seeps into the layers.
15. Cool Completely: Allow the baklava to cool for at least 1 hour before serving for best results.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 15g
  • Protein: 4g