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Turkish Kunefe Cheesecake
A twist on the traditional Turkish kunefe dessert, this cheesecake combines the crispy phyllo with a creamy cheese filling.
⏱50 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●250g Kunefe cheese
- ●1 package (thawed) Phyllo dough
- ●1 cup Pistachio syrup
- ●1 cup Granulated sugar
- ●1/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- ●1 Egg, beaten
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Thaw phyllo dough according to package instructions.
- 3
Cut phyllo into 4 equal pieces.
- 4
In a bowl, mix together kunefe cheese, sugar, and pistachio syrup.
- 5
Brush melted butter on each phyllo piece.
- 6
Place one phyllo piece in the bottom of a springform pan.
- 7
Spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the phyllo.
- 8
Repeat the layers: phyllo, cheese mixture, phyllo, and finally the remaining cheese mixture.
- 9
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Let cool completely before serving.
- 11
Drizzle with additional pistachio syrup, if desired.