Baklava Cheesecake Tarts Share
Baklava Cheesecake that is perfectly presented in a filo cups. Delicate hints of walnuts and cinnamon make this taste like real baklava. Drizzle with chocolate for that extra pizzazz! Prep time: 20 minutes |Cook time: 20 minutes |Total time: 40 minutes |Servings: 6•12 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
•1 cup(s) of walnuts, chopped
•1 1/2 cup(s) of sugar
•1 tsp. of vanilla
•1 egg
•8 tbsp. of butter, melted
•1/4 tsp. of ground clove
•1 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon
•6 sheets filo dough, thawed
•12 decorative pastry cups
Steps
1.In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and beaten egg. Set aside.
2.Mix in a smaller bowl, walnuts, ½ cup sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
3.Fold walnut mixture into cream cheese blend and mix well.
4.Lay one filo sheet flat. Using a pastry brush butter three sheets one at a time by laying one on top of another. Continue with remaining three sheets filo.
5.Cut the buttered filo stacks into six squares.
6.Spray a muffin tin with Pam. Taking each filo square, gently press into tin hole and fan out sides. Using cheesecake mixture, fill each filo cup with mixture.
7.Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cheesecake should be light golden brown. When cooled take out of tins and place in decorative cups. Sprinkle with more chopped walnut mixture and drizzle with chocolate.