secake Phyllo Cookies with Honey Drizzle Recipe
Indulge in the irresistible fusion of baklava, cheesecake, and phyllo with these delectable Baklava Cheesecake Phyllo Cookies topped with a sweet honey drizzle. These cookies are a perfect blend of crunchy, creamy, and nutty flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup finely chopped pistachios (for topping)
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts (for topping)
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- ½ cup honey (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
Substitutions:
- For a nut-free option, substitute the pistachios and walnuts with sunflower seeds or crushed graham crackers.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend for the cookie dough and gluten-free phyllo dough.
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugars.
- Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients – Beat in egg and vanilla until incorporated.
- Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients – Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine with wet ingredients.
- Step 4: Shape and Bake – Roll dough into balls, place on a baking sheet, top with phyllo dough.
- Step 5: Top and Bake – Sprinkle with nuts and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Step 6: Make the Filling – Mix cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Step 7: Assemble the Cookies – Spread filling between cookies to create sandwiches.
- Step 8: Drizzle and Finish – Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with nuts, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baklava, Cheesecake, Phyllo, Cookies, Honey, Dessert