Description
Indulge in the decadent Tahini Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate with creamy tahini for an unforgettable experience. This cheesecake is perfect for any gathering or as a special treat just for you. Its velvety texture and unique flavor profile are enhanced by the addition of pistachio, making it not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate bear-shaped graham crackers (230g)
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (98g)
- 5 oz kataifi dough, chopped (150g)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (85g)
- 3/4 cup pistachio paste (300g)
- 2 tbsp tahini (30g)
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened (680g or three 8 oz packages)
- 1 cup white sugar (200g)
- 1/3 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 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 chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips (212g)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (6 fl oz / 180ml)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then allow it to cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, tahini, and pistachio paste, blending until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate and mix with heavy cream until smooth. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for about 70 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg