Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake – theamazingfood
Indulge in the creamy delight of Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake – theamazingfood, where rich chocolate meets the nutty essence of tahini for an extraordinary dessert experience. This decadent cheesecake features a unique blend of flavors that will captivate your taste buds, making it perfect for any occasion—from intimate gatherings to festive celebrations. With its luscious texture and visually stunning presentation, this cheesecake is sure to impress friends and family alike. Follow our straightforward instructions for a stress-free baking experience, and enjoy every delightful bite of this gourmet treat!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups chocolate bear-shaped graham crackers
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 5 oz kataifi dough, chopped
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup pistachio paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups chopped semi-sweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Melt butter and mix with chopped kataifi dough; layer over the crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add sour cream, tahini, extracts, salt, and eggs one at a time.
- Stir in pistachio paste; pour filling over kataifi layer and bake for 60–70 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled cheesecake; chill for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg