Baklava Cheesecake

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Everyone loves Baklava but sometimes you want to go a little further with your dessert. That’s where this simple Cheesecake Baklava recipe comes in! It has all the flavors and textures of a Baklava but is also combined with the best parts of a cheesecake! Easy to make and eye-catching for a pastry, it is a fantastic take on a classic dessert.

subheading: For the Cheesecake Baklava Base:

100g digestive biscuits (3 ½ oz)

80g mix of almonds, pistachios and walnuts (2 ¾ oz)

80g butter (2 ¾ oz)

½ tsp ground cinnamon

a pinch ground cloves

a pinch of salt

subheading: For the Cheesecake Baklava Layer:

400g full fat cream cheese, at room temperature (14 oz)

1 tbsp runny honey

½ tbsp fresh lemon juice

200ml double cream, at room temperature (heavy cream or whipping cream) (7 oz)

subheading: For the Syrup:

30g granulated sugar (1 oz)

zest of ¼ orange

squeeze fresh lemon juice

pinch ground cinnamon

½ tsp runny honey

splash orange blossom water (optional)

subheading: For the Topping:

25g butter (¾ oz)

2 to 3 x sheets filo pastry

35g mix of almonds, pistachios and walnuts (1 ¼ oz)

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