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Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

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Discover the delicious Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake, blending creamy cheese, nutty tahini, and rich chocolate for a unique dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese Provides creamy base and structure
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cheesecake
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Paste Adds nutty flavor
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Enhances tanginess
  • 1/2 cup Tahini Infuses nutty essence
  • 3 large Eggs Binds the filling
Crust
  • 1 package Graham Crackers Forms sweet base
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Binds crumbs together
Topping
  • 1 cup Kataifi Dough Creates crunch
  • 4 oz Chopped Semi-Sweet Chocolate For ganache
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Mixed with chocolate for ganache

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • electric mixer
  • Skillet
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Crush the graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Toast kataifi dough in a skillet until golden brown, mix with pistachio paste and tahini.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, pistachio paste, sour cream, tahini, and eggs. Mix until combined.
  5. Layer half the kataifi mixture on the crust, pour in the cheesecake batter, wrap the pan in aluminum foil, and place in a water bath.
  6. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  8. Make ganache by heating heavy cream, pouring over chocolate, and whisking until smooth.
  9. Spread ganache over cheesecake, sprinkle remaining kataifi, and let it sit for 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and use high-quality products.

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