Baklava Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 6 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine butter, walnuts, pecans, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until blended.
3. Lay one sheet of phyllo dough in the bottom of the prepared pan, and brush lightly with butter. Top with another sheet of phyllo, and brush lightly with butter. Repeat with remaining sheets of phyllo dough, buttering each layer.
4. Spread walnut mixture over the phyllo in the pan.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour over walnut mixture in the pan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven and let cool.
7. In a small saucepan, heat honey over medium heat until it begins to bubble. Drizzle over cooled cheesecake.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Baklava is a traditional Greek dessert.
• Cheesecake is a popular American dessert.
• The combination of the two is a delicious and unique treat!