Sweet Cheese Baklava Recipe

Name: Sweet Cheese Baklava
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup honey, divided; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla; 12 sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed, cut in half crosswise; 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Mix walnuts, sugar and spices; set aside.
3
Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup of the honey, the eggs and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
4
Layer phyllo in 13x9-inch baking pan, brushing each phyllo sheet with butter and sprinkling rounded tablespoonful of the nut mixture evenly over every other phyllo sheet.
5
Spread cream cheese mixture over top.
6
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture is set.
7
Heat remaining 1/4 cup honey; drizzle over baklava.
8
Cool to room temperature.
9
Cut into 20 squares to serve.
10
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

955

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Sweet Cheese Baklava falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Cheese Baklava

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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