Baklava Cheesecake
"With a phyllo and nut topping drenched in a cinnamon and cognac flavored syrup, this cheesecake takes its inspiration from traditional baklava. Phyllo is also used as the pastry in place of the usual cheesecake cookie crust, and completely encases the honey sweetened filling. Try not to skimp on using cognac or a good brandy. You can normally purchase a small 50ml size from liquor stores if you don’t want to make a larger investment...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 cup clover honey
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¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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8 phyllo pastry sheets (Filo Dough) 12x17 inches
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, clarified
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½ cup walnuts, fine to coarsely chopped
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½ cup blanched almonds, fine to coarsely chopped
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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10 phyllo pastry sheets (Filo Dough)
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, clarified
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup water
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 cinnamon stick, 2 to 3 inches in length
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1 tablespoon cognac or other brandy
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