Halvah Filo Cheesecake (Jewish) Recipe

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Halvah Filo Cheesecake (Jewish)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. FOR THE CRUST: Spread 1 sheet of phyllo lightly with melted butter & with it line a 10-inch springform pan, allowing the excess to overhang.
  3. Repeat the process with another 4 sheets of phyllo, pressing each one into the pan, starting at the center & allowing the excess to drape over the sides~ If the phyllo you use is smaller, overlap the sheets to create the same effect. Reserve the remaining sheets of phyllo for garnishing the top after baking.
  4. FOR THE FILLING: In a bowl, cream the cheese with the 4 whole eggs, the 1 yolk, vanilla, sesame oil, yogurt, honey, sugar & flour, & combine until smooth, then stir in the nuts & halvah.
  5. Pour into the prepared shell, trim the phyllo overhang to rest just on the rim of the pan, then bake about 45 minutes or until the cake is set.
  6. Meanwhile, cut the remaining phyllo sheets in quarters & brush them with butter.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven & increase the temperature to 400 degrees F, then arrainge the butteres filo sheets on top of the cake in an irregular patchwork, but covering the surface of the cake.
  8. Return the pan to the oven to brown the top phyllo, about 8-10 minutes, then remove & chill the cake until set.
  9. FOR THE TOPPING: When ready to serve, warm the honey & drizzle it over the cake, before topping that with the toasted sesame seeds & chopped pistachio nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 341.37 Kcal (1429 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.5g 42%
Cholesterol 113.42mg 38%
Sodium 159.26mg 7%
Potassium 177.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 19.04g 6%
Sugars 14.57g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6%
Protein 6.86g 14%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 98.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 364.02 Kcal (1524 kJ)
Calories from fat 263.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.33g 42%
Cholesterol 120.94mg 38%
Sodium 169.83mg 7%
Potassium 189.79mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.3g 6%
Sugars 15.54g 58%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 6%
Protein 7.32g 14%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 104.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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