Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8 to 10-inch springform pan with trimmed parchment paper.
- Brush each of the ten phyllo sheets with melted butter and stack them in the springform pan. Trim any excess phyllo.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until golden and crisp.
Nut Layer
- In a food processor, pulse walnuts, almonds, ground cinnamon, and salt until crumbly. Mix in melted butter and spread over the baked phyllo.
Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then fold in Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Pour the mixture over the nut layer and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional 50 minutes.
Finishing Touches
- Drizzle with honey, lemon juice, and rosewater, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Notes
If you have leftovers, freeze portions wrapped in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
