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Homemade Dubai chocolate cheesecake slice with chocolate crust, creamy filling, glossy ganache drip, chocolate chunks, and pistachio dust on a gold plate.

Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake

This viral Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake blends rich, creamy chocolate cheesecake with the signature Middle Eastern crunch of toasted kunafa and roasted pistachios.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Keyword: Best Dubai chocolate cheesecake recipe, Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake, Dubai chocolate cheesecake near me, Dubai chocolate cheesecake no bake, Dubai chocolate cheesecake philadelphia, Dubai chocolate cheesecake recipe
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan (For cheesecake assembly and chilling)
  • 1 Food processor (For crushing graham crackers)
  • 1 Hand or stand mixer (To beat cream cheese and whip cream)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (For crust and filling)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding whipped cream)
  • 1 Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (For melting ganache)

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups Chocolate graham crackers - Finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar - Optional
  • 1 pinch Salt - Optional

Cheesecake Base:

  • 16 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Whipped to soft peaks
  • 6 oz Dark chocolate - Melted and slightly cooled
  • ¾ cup Powdered sugar - Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Optional

Dubai Chocolate Layer:

  • ½ cup Shredded kunafa - Toasted until golden
  • ⅓ cup Roasted pistachios - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Tahini or pistachio butter - Optional for richness

Ganache Topping:

  • 4 oz Dark chocolate - Chopped
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Warmed
  • ¼ cup Finely chopped pistachios - Stirred into ganache (optional)

Optional Decorations:

  • Edible gold flakes - For decoration
  • Extra chopped pistachios - For topping
  • Chocolate shavings - For garnish

Instructions

  • Make the crust with crushed crackers, butter, and bake briefly
  • Prep Dubai toppings: melt chocolate, toast kunafa, chop pistachios
  • Make cheesecake filling: whip, mix, and fold
  • Assemble layers, add toppings, chill
  • Make ganache, pour on top, add final toppings

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 620IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.5mg