This is such a fun recipe because it combines two of our favorite things - baklava and cheesecake. Yum! I keep these Baklava Cheesecake Bites easy by starting with phyllo dough from the freezer. Then, I get the rest of my ingredients ready. This is a layered dessert with a nutty baklava filling, cream cheese layer, and more nutty filling on top. Then, it’s soaked in a sweet syrup and served when cool to touch.
To get started making these bites I recommend you get everything prepared before you assemble the bites. Take your time making sure the phyllo squares are properly fitted in the muffin tins as well, you don’t want them to get stuck in there after they’ve baked. Then, make the nut mixture and cream cheese mixture as instructed and have them in bowls and ready to go.
Assemble each square with as even amounts of the filling as possible. It’s ideal when you don’t have any leftover. First you add the nut filling, then a layer of the cream cheese filling, and finally, the remaining nut filling. When these bake, they meld together slightly so you really get a baklava cheesecake flavor in each bite. The last step is making the filling and soak the sweet like you do regular baklava. Give the syrup time to soak in and cool, that’s when it really tastes the absolute best.
These treats are great for parties or holidays. I’ve served them at my restaurant before with scoops of ice cream for a truly decadent dessert. They also make nice passed desserts if you are having a party where there isn’t a plated meal. Everyone remarks on how delicious they are, a fun and inventive spin on traditional baklava! We hope you love these sweet treats as much as we do, it’s really the best of both worlds! Enjoy!
10 июл 2024
