Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies with Honey Drizzle Recipe
These Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies with Honey Drizzle are delicate, crispy treats featuring layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture, accented with aromatic cinnamon and crunchy nuts. Finished with a warm honey drizzle, they make a perfect elegant dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 25-30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Phyllo Dough Layers
- 1 package phyllo dough (about 20 sheets)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Toppings & Drizzle
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts or pistachios
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cookies.
- Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Phyllo Layers: Lay one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with the melted butter. Repeat layering by adding another phyllo sheet on top and brushing with butter, until you have about 5 layers stacked.
- Spread Filling: Evenly spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture over the assembled phyllo layers.
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle the crushed walnuts or pistachios evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Roll and Slice: Carefully roll up the layered phyllo and filling tightly into a log shape. Slice the log into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sliced pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown and crispy.
- Warm Honey Drizzle: While baking, gently heat the honey in a small saucepan over low heat until warm and fluid for drizzling.
- Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warm honey over the cookies before serving to add a luscious sweetness.
Notes
- Handle phyllo dough carefully as it dries out quickly; keep unused sheets covered with a damp kitchen towel.
- You can substitute the nuts with almonds or pecans according to preference.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top after drizzling honey.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for up to 2 days.
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