Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies
These Honey-Drizzled Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies combine crisp phyllo layers with creamy cheesecake filling and a sweet honey glaze for a delightful fusion dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, 2 tbsp honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Brush a sheet of phyllo with melted butter and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with 3 more sheets, layering each with butter.
- Evenly spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the layered phyllo sheets.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped walnuts over the cream cheese layer.
- Add 4 more butter-brushed phyllo sheets on top, layering each with butter.
- Spread remaining cream cheese mixture and top with remaining walnuts.
- Finish with the last 4 butter-brushed phyllo sheets on top.
- Cut the layered phyllo into small cookie-sized squares.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with additional honey.
- Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and serve.
Notes
For an extra crunch, toast the walnuts before chopping. These cookies pair wonderfully with a cup of strong coffee or tea.