Spicy Paneer Fingers with Dates and Almonds

Name: Spicy Paneer Fingers with Dates and Almonds
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 12 ounces paneer, (Indian cheese, either store-bought or made from my recipe, recipe follows); 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 dates, pitted and chopped; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cinnamon stick; Hefty pinch of red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Zest of a lemon; Juice of half a lemon; 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted; Naan, for serving; Cheesecloth; 8 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed, see Cook's Note*