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 mins
Cook Time18 minutes mins
Chill Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 48 minutes mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 485kcal
Oreo Crust
- 18 Oreo cookies finely crushed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
Dubai Chocolate Kataifi Pistachio Layer
Topping
- whipped cream optional
- Melted milk or semi-sweet chocolate for drizzle
- crushed pistachios
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.
- 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.
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