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Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

The combination of chocolate and pistachio is popular for good reason, and this Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake recipe proves it. It’s rich, creamy, and crunchy without being too sweet.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

  • 18 Oreo cookies finely crushed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

Dubai Chocolate Kataifi Pistachio Layer

  • 1 cup kataifi pastry finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup pistachio cream
  • cup white chocolate melted
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios

Topping

  • whipped cream optional
  • Melted milk or semi-sweet chocolate for drizzle
  • crushed pistachios

Instructions

For the crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix the crushed Oreos with melted butter until evenly the texture resembles wet sand. Press about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.

For the chocolate cheesecake filling

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs, mixing just until combined.
  • Add the melted chocolate, cocoa powder, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until smooth.
  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about ¾ full. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the centers are just set with a slight jiggle.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

For the Dubai chocolate kataifi pistachio layer

  • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped kataifi. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir in the pistachio cream, chopped pistachios, and melted white chocolate.
  • Spoon a generous layer of the mixture on top of each chilled cheesecake.

Decorate

  • Top each cheesecake with a small dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle with melted chocolate and garnish with pistachios if desired.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter, so you don’t incorporate too much air and cause the surfaces to crack.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure that the cheesecake filling is smooth and lump-free.
  • Allow the kataifi to toast long enough so it’s golden and crispy rather than pale and chewy.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 618IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg