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Name: Authentic Flaó Recipe (Traditional Ibiza Cheesecake)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: *For the Pastry Dough:**; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup lard or cold unsalted butter, cubed; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup water (approx.); 1/2 teaspoon salt; *For the Filling:**; 5 lbs fresh goat cheese (fresh chevre), at room temperature; 4 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon anise seeds (whole or lightly crushed); 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (for the filling); Zest of 1 lemon (optional, but traditional)