Description

These honey-drizzled baklava cheesecake phyllo cookies combine flaky, buttery phyllo layers with a creamy cheesecake filling and crunchy toasted nuts, finished with a sweet honey drizzle. Perfect bite-sized treats that are quick to make and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package phyllo dough (about 16 sheets), thawed
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (120g) ricotta cheese
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 cup (120g) chopped nuts (walnuts and/or pistachios), toasted
1 cup (225g) butter, melted
½ cup (170g) honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter and set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and ricotta with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add egg, vanilla extract, a pinch of cinnamon, and lemon zest if using. Beat until well combined and silky.
In a small bowl, toss toasted chopped nuts with cinnamon. Set aside.
Lay one sheet of phyllo on a work surface and brush generously with melted butter. Repeat layering 4 sheets total, brushing butter between each. Keep unused sheets covered with a damp towel.
Spoon small dollops (about 1 teaspoon) of cheesecake filling evenly spaced over the layered phyllo. Sprinkle a pinch of the nut mixture on top of each dollop. Cover with 3 more phyllo sheets, each brushed with butter. Gently press down to seal.
Using a sharp knife, cut the layered phyllo and filling into small squares or triangles (about 2-inch pieces). Brush tops with more melted butter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until phyllo is crisp and golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
While cookies are still warm, warm honey slightly and drizzle generously over the cookies. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out. Use real butter for best flaky texture. Cut phyllo before baking to avoid sogginess. Watch oven closely as phyllo can burn quickly. Warm honey before drizzling for better absorption and flavor.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 2-
Calories: 150
Fat: 9
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: baklava, cheesecake, phyllo cookies, honey drizzle, dessert, bite-sized treats, nuts, cinnamon, easy recipe