Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1 sheet phyllo dough, thawed
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for phyllo)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
- In a bowl, combine walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and cloves. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Layer phyllo dough on top, brushing each sheet with melted butter. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Drizzle with additional honey before serving. Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.