Baklava cheesecake
Baklava cheesecake is a decadent dessert combining creamy cheese filling with crispy filo pastry, pistachios, walnuts and honey. The Thermomix TM7 chops the nuts evenly, grinds the cinnamon and blends the cream cheese into a silky filling, making this impressive Middle Eastern-inspired dessert surprisingly simple to prepare.
About this recipe
Baklava cheesecake Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the best of two worlds together: the spiced, nutty sweetness of traditional baklava and the cool creaminess of a classic cheesecake. Searching for an all-in-one kitchen machine dessert that impresses at every occasion? This is it. Layers of butter-brushed filo pastry encase a silky cream cheese filling, while a generous filling of chopped pistachios and walnuts seasoned with freshly ground cinnamon delivers that signature baklava crunch. A drizzle of warm honey over the finished bake ties everything together with floral sweetness. The TM7 handles the fiddly work: it grinds the cinnamon quill to fragrant powder, chops the nuts to a uniform crumb and whips the cream cheese mixture into a completely smooth, lump-free batter. Whether you serve this dessert at a festive family gathering, a dinner party finale or a weekend treat, the combination of crisp pastry, crunchy nuts and creamy filling never fails. It is the kind of dessert that looks elaborate yet comes together with remarkable ease.
Preparation tips
- Keep the filo pastry covered with a slightly damp tea towel while you work, as it dries out and cracks very quickly. Brush each sheet generously with the melted unsalted butter so the layers turn golden and crisp rather than papery and tough.
- Toast the walnuts and pistachios briefly in a dry pan before chopping them in the mixing bowl; this deepens their flavour considerably. Cool them fully first, otherwise the nuts turn oily and paste-like when processed.
- Run a thin knife around the edge of the tin immediately after baking, then chill the baklava cheesecake thoroughly before slicing. Wipe the blade between cuts and press down through the filo cleanly so each portion shows neat, distinct layers.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the cream cheese and butter with lactose-free alternatives and use a plant-based filo pastry checked for dairy. The honey, pistachios and walnuts stay the same, so the baklava character remains fully intact.
- Festive winter variation: add a pinch of ground cardamom and a strip of orange zest to the nut filling, and swap half the honey for maple syrup. Serve with a spoonful of thick yogurt and extra crushed pistachios for a celebratory finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds the cinnamon quill into fragrant powder in seconds, far more aromatic than pre-ground. [Multi-Function]
- Uniform chopping - The Thermomix chops pistachios and walnuts into an even crumb for consistent baklava crunch. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends cream cheese and raw sugar into a completely lump-free, velvety cheesecake filling. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs honey and butter directly in the bowl, mess-free. [Built-In Scale]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle melting - Precise temperature control of the TM7 melts the butter for the filo layers without spluttering or burning. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- cinnamon quill
- raw sugar
- shelled unsalted pistachio nuts
- walnuts
- filo pastry
- cream cheese
- honey
- eggs
- Greek yoghurt