Description
A decadent fusion dessert with flaky layers, spiced nuts, and creamy cheesecake filling kissed with honey.
Ingredients
- Phyllo dough sheets
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Mixed nuts (walnuts & pistachios, finely chopped)
- Honey
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Layer phyllo sheets with melted butter, sprinkling chopped nuts and cinnamon between layers.
- Bake until deeply golden and crisp; cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle honey into the cheesecake mixture and gently fold to marble.
- Spread cheesecake filling onto one phyllo square.
- Top with a second square and gently press to sandwich.
- Chill briefly to set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the phyllo dough is thawed before use.
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of different nuts.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg