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irresistible baklava cheesecake phyllo cookies with honey drizzle
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These Baklava-Style Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies combine flaky phyllo pastry, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a honey-orange drizzle for a delightful indulgence. They’re perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g (9oz) phyllo sheets (about 12 sheets), thawed
- 100g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 200g (7oz) pistachios, finely chopped
- 150g (5oz) granulated sugar, divided
- 250g (9oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100g (3½oz) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 tsp rose water
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp honey (for filling)
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 60g (2oz) honey (for drizzle)
- 1 tsp orange blossom water (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Phyllo Layers: Brush phyllo sheets with melted butter, sprinkle with pistachios and sugar, and stack three layers.
- Cut and Fill: Cut into 2-inch squares and fill with 1 tsp cream cheese filling.
- Form Parcels: Pinch corners to seal, creating cookie shapes.
- Bake to Golden: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make Honey Drizzle: Heat honey, orange juice, zest, and blossom water until glossy.
- Glaze and Finish: Drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with pistachios and orange zest.
Notes
Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent drying. Don’t worry if phyllo tears; patch with buttered pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg