Description
Baklava Cheesecake Rolls are a delightful fusion of traditional baklava and creamy cheesecake, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (16 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped walnuts, pistachios, cinnamon, and granulated sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with more butter. Repeat this process until you have 4 layers.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture along one edge of the phyllo dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle a generous amount of the nut mixture over the cream cheese.
- Roll the phyllo tightly from the edge with the filling, creating a log shape. Place the roll seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining phyllo and filling.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the syrup. In a small saucepan, combine honey, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm syrup over the top. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a tablespoon of orange zest to the cream cheese mixture for a citrusy flavor.
- You can substitute the nuts with your favorite nut blend or use dried fruits like raisins or apricots for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg