Crispy Baklava Cheesecake

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Ingredients

Baklava Layers
Phyllo sheets
Melted butter to coat Phyllo sheets
Granulated sugar 30g
 
Pistachio Layers (2 sets)
Chopped pistachio 80g
Melted butter 15
Icing sugar 15g
 
Cheesecake Layers
Cream cheese 250g
Mascarpone 120g
Whipping cream 75g
Granulated sugar 80g
2 eggs
Cake flour 20g
Corn flour 15g
 
Syrup (optional)
Sugar 75g
Honey 15g
Water 100g
Lemon juice 2tsp


Tips

The sweetness in each layer of phyllo sheets, if not using sugar, can be substituted with molasses or honey liquid. Alternatively, you can drizzle with lemon syrup before serving to enhance the flavour and aroma, depending on the level of sweetness you desire

The key components of this dessert recipe are the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese. Both cheeses should be at room temperature to ensure smooth and creamy consistency when whipped. Straining the cream cheese again before placing it into the phyllo dough also helps to achieve a smoother texture

If you prefer your dessert to have the same sweetness as traditional baklava, lemon syrup is a good option to enhance the flavour and aroma. You can also substitute with other sour fruits such as oranges or raspberries

Applying lemon syrup or jam inside the phyllo dough sheet before baking can help prevent the cream cheese from being absorbed too quickly. This helps maintain the crispness of the crust for a longer period