Baklava Cheese Cake at Petra Mediterranean Restaurant Tampa

Section: Dessert

About the Dish

Baklava Cheese Cake is a rich fusion of creamy cheesecake and flaky baklava layers. It’s a standout dessert in Tampa’s sweet scene, from Temple Terrace to South Tampa.

Baklava (بقلاوة) means “morsel” in Arabic. Here at Petra, we layer smooth cream cheese on crisp phyllo dough, then bake it to golden perfection. A drizzle of honey and crushed pistachios finish each slice.

Main ingredients include cream cheese, phyllo pastry, honey, and pistachios. We bake it fresh on Kennedy Blvd and near USF by Busch Gardens. It’s a simple yet memorable dessert.

Why Customers Love It

• big portions that satisfy any sweet tooth
• authentic Jordanian taste with a Mediterranean twist
• Halal-friendly dessert option
• vegetarian option available
• popular with Tampa locals from South Tampa to Temple Terrace

Come visit Petra Mediterranean Restaurant in Tampa. We have two locations — one near USF and Busch Gardens on Busch Blvd, and another in Downtown South Tampa on Kennedy Blvd. Warm up your day with our Baklava Cheese Cake and enjoy a taste of Jordan right here in Tampa.