Ingredients
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12
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1/2
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1 1/2
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4
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1
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1
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1/2
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2
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1/4
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1/4
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1/4
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1/3
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1/4
Directions
Halvah Filo Cheesecake (Jewish),Here is a dessert for Chanukah — Festival of Lights. It was found in the 1998 publication, A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking. Preparation time does not include the time needed for the baked cake to chill & set.,Here is a dessert for Chanukah — Festival of Lights. It was found in the 1998 publication, A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking. Preparation time does not include the time needed for the baked cake to chill & set.
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Steps
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Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees F. |
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For the Crust: Spread 1 Sheet of Phyllo Lightly With Melted Butter & With It Line a 10-Inch Springform Pan, Allowing the Excess to Overhang. |
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Repeat the Process With Another 4 Sheets of Phyllo, Pressing Each One Into the Pan, Starting at the Center & Allowing the Excess to Drape Over the Sides~ If the Phyllo You Use Is Smaller, Overlap the Sheets to Create the Same Effect. Reserve the Remaining Sheets of Phyllo For Garnishing the Top After Baking. |
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For the Filling: in a Bowl, Cream the Cheese With the 4 Whole Eggs, the 1 Yolk, Vanilla, Sesame Oil, Yogurt, Honey, Sugar & Flour, & Combine Until Smooth, Then Stir in the Nuts & Halvah. |
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Pour Into the Prepared Shell, Trim the Phyllo Overhang to Rest Just on the Rim of the Pan, Then Bake About 45 Minutes or Until the Cake Is Set. |
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Meanwhile, Cut the Remaining Phyllo Sheets in Quarters & Brush Them With Butter. |
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7
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Remove the Cake from the Oven & Increase the Temperature to 400 Degrees F, Then Arrainge the Butteres Filo Sheets on Top of the Cake in an Irregular Patchwork, but Covering the Surface of the Cake. |
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Return the Pan to the Oven to Brown the Top Phyllo, About 8-10 Minutes, Then Remove & Chill the Cake Until Set. |
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For the Topping: When Ready to Serve, Warm the Honey & Drizzle It Over the Cake, Before Topping That With the Toasted Sesame Seeds & Chopped Pistachio Nuts. |
