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Dubai Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

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A luxurious twist on the classic Basque cheesecake featuring a creamy custard-like center, caramelized burnt top, crisp pistachio-kataifi topping, and a silky chocolate drizzle.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours
  • Yield: 6 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup frozen shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), thawed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoons pistachio butter
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla, heavy cream, and flour until smooth. Rest batter for 20 minutes.
  3. Line a 6-inch cake pan fully with parchment paper, letting excess hang over edges. Pour batter into pan.
  4. Bake for 25–35 minutes until top is deeply browned and center remains very jiggly.
  5. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. For topping, melt butter in a pan and toast kataifi until golden and crisp. Cool completely.
  7. Mix pistachio butter into cooled kataifi until evenly combined.
  8. Spoon pistachio-kataifi mixture over chilled cheesecake.
  9. Melt chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. Cool slightly, then drizzle or pour over cheesecake. Let chocolate set before slicing.

Notes

  • Do not overbake; a jiggly center ensures a creamy texture after chilling.
  • Keep kataifi topping separate if preparing ahead to maintain crispness.
  • Full-fat cream cheese provides the best texture.
  • Freeze cheesecake without topping for up to 1 month.
  • Let slices sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before serving for softer texture.

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