Baklava Cheesecake

Ingredients
- ⅓ cup salted shelled pistachios
- ⅓ cup walnuts
- 3 pitted dates
- ½ cup plus 1 Tbsp sugar, divided
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 (8-oz) pkg phyllo dough, divided and covered with a damp cloth
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1½ tsp orange zest
- 3 (8-oz) blocks cream cheese
- ⅓ cup 10 percent whole milk plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp orange juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 Tbsp pure honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Process pistachios, walnuts, dates, 1 Tbsp sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor until crumbly.
- Layer ½ pkg of phyllo sheets in a lightly greased a 9-inch springform pan, brushing with 6 Tbsp butter between layers and pressing gently into bottom and around sides.
- Spread two thirds of nut mixture in pan. Layer with remaining ½ pkg phyllo, brushing with 6 Tbsp butter between layers.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and evenly golden brown (see Note). Cool.
- Beat cream at medium-high speed with an electric mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Combine ½ cup sugar and orange zest in a bowl; rub zest into sugar using hands until sugar turns orange.
- Beat cream cheese and orange sugar on medium speed with electric mixture or stand mixer until smooth, scraping down sides as need. Add yogurt, powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla; beat 2 to 3 minutes longer on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until just blended using a wooden spoon or spatula; spoon into baked phyllo crust. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight or until set.
- Top cheesecake with remaining third of nut mixture and berries; drizzle with honey.
Nutritional Information
Main | Total | |
Servings | 16 | |
Calories |
468
|
468
|
Fat (g) | 35 | 35 |
Sat. Fat (g) | 19 | 19 |
Protein (g) | 7 | 7 |
Carb (g) | 34 | 34 |
Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 |
Sodium (mg) | 358 | 358 |
T. Sugs (g) | 16 | 16 |
A. Sugs (g) | 12 | 12 |
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