# Nutty Baklava Cheesecakes Taziki's Mediterranean Café is Serving Up New Baklava Cheesecake By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-11-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-baklava-cheesecake References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/tazikis-mediterranean-cafe-tests-baklava-cheesecake) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/tazikiskennesaw/photos/3149805508597318)  [Taziki's Mediterranean Café](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-lemon-cookie) is combining two popular desserts into one to create the new Baklava Cheesecake. Available just in time for the holiday season, Taziki's Mediterranean Café is currently testing out this brand-new offering at locations in Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta, and Richmond. From now until January 22, 2023, customers in these select test markets can sample the delicious new Baklava Cheesecake, which combines a classic American dessert with a Middle Eastern treat. The [hybrid cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banoffee-pie-cheesecake) features a sweet cream cheese filling layered with phyllo dough, honey, and walnuts. As Dan Simpson, CEO of [Taziki’s Mediterranean Café](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazikis-mediterranean-caf), explains, "Baklava has always been a favorite at Taziki’s, so we’re excited to offer it in a unique new way with our Baklava Cheesecake. We’ve combined two favorite desserts into one, so our guests can enjoy this new classic twist on a festive dessert throughout this holiday season." Image Credit: Taziki's Mediterranean Café ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Middle Eastern-american Dessert Hybrids:** Introduce new dessert combinations that fuse traditional desserts from different cultures. - **Phyllo Dough Innovation:** Experiment with different ways to use and layer phyllo dough in desserts. - **Holiday Dessert Offerings:** Create seasonal desserts that offer a unique twist on classic favorites. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporate new dessert offerings to attract customers and expand market reach. - **Hospitality:** Expand dessert menus to provide unique offerings that differentiate from competitors. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Offer festive and unique dessert options for gatherings and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warming Winter Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazikis.md) - [Baklava-Inspired Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baklava-cheesecake.md) - [Tangy Tzatziki Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tzatziki-cheesecake.md) - [Griddle-Finished Baked Falafels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griddlefinished-baked-falafel.md) - [Cheesy Cinnamon Roll Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-roll-cheesecake.md) - [Springtime Mediterranean Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-lemon-cookie.md) - [Nutty Salted Single-Serve Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-pistachio-cheesecake.md) - [In-Demand Tiramisu Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-tiramisu.md) - [Sweet Creamsicle-Flavored Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-cream-cheesecake.md)