Description
Indulge in the luxurious Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and nutty tahini that will elevate any occasion. This gourmet dessert features a creamy filling with a crunchy crust, topped with a luscious ganache, making it not only visually stunning but deliciously satisfying. Perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake brings excitement to your dessert table. Enjoy the vibrant flavors enhanced by a splash of pistachio paste and serve it with fresh fruits or whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 5 oz kataifi dough, chopped
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup pistachio paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush graham crackers in a food processor and mix with melted butter. Press into a greased springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Mix chopped kataifi dough with melted butter and spread over the cooled crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, pistachio paste, tahini, eggs one at a time, almond extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour over the crust and bake for about 70 minutes until edges are set.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until boiling; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
- Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg