Name: Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
Cook time: 1800 s
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: For the base; 300 gr butter biscuits; 150 gr melted butter; 30 gr cocoa powder; For the pistachio filling; 300 gr pistachio paste; 250 gr kataif, toasted; 2 tbsp butter; For the chocolate cheesecake layer; 270 gr heavy cream; 400 gr cream cheese; 100 gr melted dark chocolate; 100 gr powdered sugar; 100 gr pistachio paste; For decoration; Crushed pistachios

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Alright, I know we’re all still recovering from the Dubai chocolate wave – I mean, when it works, it works – but this pistachio kataif cheesecake is a whole different vibe. Layers of crispy, buttery kataif, creamy pistachio, and a velvety cheesecake topping that hits all the right notes. It’s rich but not too intense, a little crunchy, a little creamy, and a lot of flavor.

Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

Lightly grease a 9-inch springform tin and line the base with baking paper.

In a food processor, pulse the biscuits, cocoa powder, and melted butter until fine, crumbly bits form. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin, then pop it in the fridge while you make the filling.

In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter, then add the kataif. Toss continuously for an even, golden toast. Once crispy, transfer to a bowl and let cool for about 15 minutes. Add in the pistachio paste and mix until fully combined.

Add the pistachio filling over the biscuit base, and press to an even layer, then put it back to the fridge while you make the chocolate-cheesecake layer.

Whip the cream until soft peaks form, then add the cream cheese in small pieces and powdered sugar. Keep whipping just until combined, then fold in the melted chocolate and pistachio paste until smooth and creamy.

Spread the chocolate-cheesecake filling over the pistachio layer.

Finish with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios and then let it set in the fridge overnight.

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