Discover a unique twist on the classic cheesecake with this Baklava Base Caramel Apple Cheesecake recipe. Combining the flaky and buttery texture of baklava with the creamy richness of cheesecake, topped with caramelized apples and a crumble topping, this dessert is an innovative fusion that’s sure to impress.
Why You'll Love This: If you're a fan of both baklava and cheesecake, this recipe is a dream come true. The combination of textures and flavors – the crunchy baklava base, the smooth cheesecake, and the spiced apple layer – creates a harmonious and indulgent dessert.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for autumn gatherings, special occasions, or as a luxurious weekend treat. This cheesecake is perfect for impressing guests or treating your family to something extra special.
Decoration Tips: Drizzle the remaining caramel over the cheesecake for a glossy finish, and sprinkle some chopped nuts or cinnamon for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients: Base:
- 7-8 sheets of baklava pastry
- 2 tbsp butter
- Optional: 1.5 packets of digestive biscuits and 75g butter
Caramel:
- 180g sugar
- 50ml water
- 100ml cream
- 20g butter
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake:
- 600g labneh (or cream cheese)
- ⅓ cup sugar (60g)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 100ml cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp flour (20g)
- 3 eggs
- 1 packet vanilla
- 75g caramel
Apple Layer:
- 2 apples, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Crumble:
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 60g butter
- Optional: chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- For the caramel, cook sugar and water until amber. Add cream, butter, salt, and vanilla.
- Prepare the base with baklava sheets or biscuit crumbs and butter.
- For the apple layer, mix apples with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- For the crumble, melt butter and mix with dry ingredients.
- Mix labneh, sugar, cream, lemon juice, flour, vanilla, caramel, and eggs for the cheesecake batter.
- Pour over the base, add apple layer and crumble.
- Bake at 150°C for 1 hour. Cool and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
- Drizzle with leftover caramel before serving.
Enjoy this Baklava Base Caramel Apple Cheesecake, a delightful blend of Middle Eastern and Western flavors that's sure to become a new favorite!