Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies
These Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies combine the flaky layers of baklava with the creamy richness of cheesecake in a delightful bite-sized treat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a touch of Mediterranean flair!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.1 oz) phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Unroll the phyllo dough. Keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
- Place one sheet of phyllo on a flat surface. Brush lightly with melted butter. Top with another sheet of phyllo and brush with butter. Repeat with two more sheets (total of 4 sheets).
- Cut the layered phyllo into small squares, approximately 2×2 inches.
- Press each square into the prepared mini muffin tin.
- Fill each phyllo cup with about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly over the cream cheese filling.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the honey-lemon mixture.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little more cinnamon or chopped nuts on top after drizzling with the honey syrup. You can also add a pinch of cardamom to the cream cheese filling for a unique flavor.
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