Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake
This Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that blends rich chocolate, silky pistachio, and the irresistible crunch of kataifi pastry. Inspired by bold Middle Eastern flavors, this recipe layers a chocolate cookie crust with a pistachio kataifi filling, a creamy pistachio-tahini cheesecake, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping. Every bite is a balance of texture and flavor—crunchy, creamy, nutty, and indulgently smooth.
The kataifi filling alone is worth making—seriously. It stays perfectly crisp even after baking and would be just as incredible tucked inside cakes, macarons, crepes, or puff pastry. If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert with incredible flavor and texture, this cheesecake is for you.
This Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake is truly the best and one of my favorite cheesecake I’ve made to date! The taste is incredibly rich and nutty that pairs beautifully with the chocolate. Every layer complements the next, creating a balanced dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent—perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests.
- 2½ cups chocolate bear grahams 230g
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 98g
- 150 g shredded kataifi dough chopped=
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85g
- ¾ cup pistachio paste 300g
- 2 tbsp tahini 30g
- 680 grams cream cheese softened (3 packages of 8 oz)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
- ½ cup pistachio paste
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1¼ cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips 212g
- ¾ cup heavy cream 180 ml