Description
A delightful small dessert that combines the flavors of baklava and cheesecake into a crunchy, creamy cookie perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of phyllo dough
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pistachios)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
- Layer another sheet on top, brushing with butter again. Repeat for 3-4 sheets.
- Place a spoonful of the cheesecake mixture on one edge of the phyllo dough and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Roll the dough over the filling, folding in the edges as you go to seal it.
- Place the rolled cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle warm cookies with honey before serving.
Notes
Keep phyllo covered with a damp towel while working. Brush each layer with butter to ensure a crisp and golden finish. Let cookies cool a few minutes for optimal texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg