Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies
These Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies offer a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and traditional baklava flavors wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry, perfect as a sweet snack or elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, honey, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Lay one sheet of phyllo dough flat on a clean surface and brush lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush with butter again. Repeat until all six sheets are stacked and buttered.
- Cut the stacked phyllo into 12 equal squares.
- Place about a teaspoon of the cheesecake mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the phyllo squares into triangles or envelopes, sealing the edges by pressing gently.
- Place the filled phyllo cookies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with more melted butter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with honey.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For added texture, sprinkle crushed pistachios on top after drizzling with honey, or serve with a side of Greek yogurt for a creamy contrast.