Baklava Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 cup finely ground walnuts
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

For the baklava layer:

• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the syrup:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For garnish:

• Whole walnuts
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Crust:
   1. Combine walnuts, crumbs, sugar, and butter.
   2. Press into a springform pan.
2. Cheesecake:
   1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
   2. Add eggs.
   3. Pour over crust.
3. Baklava Layer:
   1. Layer phyllo with butter, top with walnut mixture.
   2. Cut, place on cheesecake.
4. Bake:
   1. At 325°F for 60 mins.
   2. Cool.
5. Syrup:
   1. Boil honey, water, sugar, lemon.
   2. Cool slightly, pour over cheesecake.
6. Garnish:
   1. Decorate with walnuts and mint.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Servings: 12