Baklava Cheesecake Tarts

Baklava Cheesecake Tarts were the center of celebration this weekend. In our family there is always cause to celebrate. We love dessert anytime of the day. This idea came by putting together two fabulous desserts in one with a Greek Chic touch. So easy and fun to make.
Final touches make a difference with this, Baklava Cheesecake that is perfectly presented in a filo cups. Delicate hints of walnuts and cinnamon make this taste like real baklava. Drizzle with chocolate for that extra pizzazz! Enjoy.


Baklava Cheesecake Tarts
• Prep time: 20 minutes
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• Cook time: 20 minutes
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• Total time: 40 minutes
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• Servings: 6
• 12 ounce(s) of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 1 cup(s) of walnuts, chopped
• 1 1/2 cup(s) of sugar
• 1 tsp. of vanilla
• 1 egg
• 8 tbsp. of butter, melted
• 1/4 tsp. of ground clove
• 1 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon
• 6 sheets filo dough, thawed
• 12 decorative pastry cups
Steps
1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla, and beaten egg. Set aside.
2. Mix in a smaller bowl, walnuts, ½ cup sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.
3. Fold walnut mixture into cream cheese blend and mix well.
4. Lay one filo sheet flat. Using a pastry brush butter three sheets one at a time by laying one on top of another. Continue with remaining three sheets filo.
5. Cut the buttered filo stacks into six squares.
6. Spray a muffin tin with Pam. Taking each filo square, gently press into tin hole and fan out sides. Using cheesecake mixture, fill each filo cup with mixture.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Cheesecake should be light golden brown. When cooled take out of tins and place in decorative cups. Sprinkle with more chopped walnut mixture and drizzle with chocolate. Optional toppings – whipped cream and a cherry on top.