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Baklava Cheesecake Bars

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Ingredients

2
cans (8 oz each)  refrigerated crescent dough sheet
2
packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 1/2
cups sugar
1/2
teaspoon grated lemon peel
2
cups walnuts, finely chopped
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4
cup honey
1
teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Unroll 1 can of dough. Place in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Press in bottom of baking dish.
  • 2
    In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup of the sugar and the lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Spread over dough in baking dish. Set aside.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar, the walnuts and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • 4
    Unroll second can of dough. Carefully place on top of walnut mixture, stretching dough to cover filling.
  • 5
    In small bowl, mix honey and lemon juice; brush over dough.
  • 6
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate about 3 hours or until well chilled. For diamond shapes, cut 6 diagonal parallel lines down length of pan; cut 6 diagonal lines across straight lines.

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