Savory Baklava Cheesecake

You will need a 9-inch springform pan to make this recipe.

Heat your oven to 400˚F.

Cut the filo dough into a squares slightly larger than the springform pan. Brush the bottom of the pan with melted butter. Layer melted butter and filo dough in the bottom of the springform pan, using your brush to apply a thin layer of melted butter on top of the sheet of filo dough. Repeat 15 times. Bake for 15 minutes at 400˚F. Remove from the oven and lower the temperature to 350˚F.

For the filling, blend all the ingredients together except the egg. Blend until smooth. Add the egg and mix until all ingredients are combined. Pour the mixture on top of the filo crust. Wrap the bottom of the pan in foil and put it in a water bath to bake. Bake for 1 hour or until the top is set.

Let cool for 10 minutes and run a knife or spatula around the edge to keep it from sticking. Remove the rim of the pan after fully cooled, about 3 hours. Slice and top with pistachios, dried cherries, lemon zest, and a drizzle of honey.