Opulent Baklava Cheesecake Recipe This recipe is for a 9-inch springform pan. Plan ahead, as the cheesecake needs to chill overnight. Ingredients For the Baklava Layers: 8 oz (225g) phyllo dough, thawed according to package directions 170g (¾ cup / 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 200g (2 cups) walnuts and/or pistachios, finely chopped 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cardamom For the Cheesecake Filling: 910g (32 oz / four 8-oz blocks) full-fat cream cheese, roo