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4-Minute Cheese Baklava For A Quick Sweet Indulgence You Can't Resist

Enjoy this cheese baklava for a perfect dessert experience. Pair it with a cup of tea or Turkish coffee, it goes well with both these beverages.

Updated Mar 28, 2025, 01:14 PM IST

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4-Minute Cheese Baklava For A Quick Sweet Indulgence You Can't Resist

If you're looking for a dessert that's as quick to make and also delightful, why not try cheesy baklava? This dessert can satisfy the sweet cravings for the whole crowd. This fusion dessert combines the flaky, nutty goodness of traditional baklava with the creamy richness of cheese. It's an inventive twist on a Middle Eastern classic, bringing together the best of both worlds—crunchy layers and gooey, melted cheese, while keeping the preparation time short.
To prepare the dish, a layered pastry is made with phyllo dough, nuts and a sugary syrup and now comes the twist. Adding a layer of melty, mild cheese in the middle of those thin, crispy phyllo sheets. The cheese adds a rich, creamy texture that beautifully contrasts with the crunchy layers and sticky sweetness of honey or syrup.

Cheese Baklava-Serves 4

Prep time- 5 min, cook time- 4 min
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Cheese Baklava

Are you looking for a quick and indulgent dessert to savour this evening? Try this 4-minute baklava prepared with the goodness of cheese. It is perfect to become a crowd pleaser for every occasion.

Ingredients

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8Phyllo pastry sheets
1/2 cupButter, melted
1 cupFeta cheese, crumbled
1 cupMozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cupHoney
1/4 cupPistachios or walnuts, chopped

Method

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface, brush it lightly with melted butter and repeat with three more sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
  • Spread a layer of crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella evenly across the phyllo stack. Layer four more sheets of phyllo on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter as you go.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the baklava into squares or diamonds. Bake in the preheated oven for about 4 minutes, or until the phyllo is golden and crispy.
  • Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with crushed pistachios or walnuts if desired.
  • Enjoy this cheesy twist on traditional baklava while it’s warm!

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