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Decadent Baklava Cheesecake

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Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Nut Filling:
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Cheesecake Filling:
32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 cinnamon stick
1 strip of lemon peel
For the Phyllo Topping:
8 sheets phyllo dough
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
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