Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake, a dessert that flawlessly blends rich chocolate with the unique taste of pistachios. This decadent treat features a crunchy chocolate cookie crust topped with a delightful kataifi filling and velvety pistachio cheesecake. Finished with a glossy ganache, this cheesecake not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses at any gathering or celebration. Its harmonious textures and rich flavors create an unforgettable experience that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Perfect for special occasions or simply to enjoy at home, this recipe is straightforward enough for bakers of all skill levels to master.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups chocolate bear graham crumbs (230g)
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (98g)
- 150 g shredded kataifi dough, chopped
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (85g)
- ¾ cup pistachio paste (300g)
- 2 tbsp tahini (30g)
- 680 grams cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
- ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup pistachio paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips (212g)
- ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate graham crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Melt remaining butter in a skillet, add chopped kataifi dough, cook until golden brown, then spread over the crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate sour cream, pistachio paste, tahini, eggs one at a time, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt until blended. Pour over the kataifi layer.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling and pour over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth and let cool before pouring over cheesecake.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg