Description
Mini Baklava Cheesecakes are a delightful fusion of traditional baklava and creamy cheesecake, offering a sweet and nutty flavor in a convenient mini form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped walnuts and ground cinnamon. Fold this mixture into the cream cheese batter.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecakes are set but still slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Drizzle the honey syrup over the cooled cheesecakes and sprinkle with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg