How to Make Irresistible Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.

Mix the Nut Mixture

Stir together the chopped nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Layer and Cut Phyllo Sheets

Stack and butter the phyllo sheets, then cut into squares.

Fill and Fold

Place cheesecake filling and nut mixture in each square and fold into parcels.

Bake

Bake until golden and crispy, brushing tops with butter.

Drizzle with Honey

Warm honey and lemon juice and drizzle over hot cookies.

Baking Tips

Work quickly with phyllo dough to prevent it from drying out; keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel.

Don't overfill the phyllo squares to make folding easier and prevent leaking.

For extra crunch, sprinkle some extra nut mixture on top before baking.

Irresistible Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies

Name: Irresistible Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Fusion
Ingredients: For the Phyllo Base:; 12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; For the Cheesecake Filling:; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the Baklava Nut Mixture:; 1 cup mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds), finely chopped; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; For the Honey Drizzle:; 1/3 cup honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Crispy phyllo cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center and crunchy baklava layers, finished with a sweet honey drizzle. A perfect bite of rich, nutty, and buttery flavor!

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

45 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

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For the Phyllo Base:

12 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Baklava Nut Mixture:

1 cup mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds), finely chopped

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Honey Drizzle:

1/3 cup honey

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.

In another bowl, combine chopped nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough, brush with melted butter, and layer another sheet on top. Repeat until you have 3 layers.

Cut phyllo stacks into squares. Place a dollop of cheesecake filling and a spoonful of nut mixture in the center of each square.

Fold the phyllo over the filling, pinching or twisting to seal into a little parcel.

Brush the tops with more melted butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.

While baking, warm the honey and lemon juice in a small saucepan.

Drizzle the warm honey mixture over the cookies immediately after baking.

Irresistible Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies

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