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Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars You'll Adore

Indulge in these Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars, featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy filling, and chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or crushed Oreo cookies for a chocolate twist
  • 1/2 cup Melted Unsalted Butter to bind the crust
  • 1/4 cup Sugar to sweeten the crust
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar for filling
  • 3 large Eggs added one by one
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream for flavor enhancement
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt to balance sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream for a nutty touch
For the Ganache
  • 8 oz Chocolate (Milk/Semi-Sweet) for ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for ganache consistency
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Kataifi Pastry for crunch
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch square pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • frying pan
  • Small Saucepan
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  2. Make the filling by beating cream cheese and sugar, then adding eggs one by one, followed by heavy cream, sour cream, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Bake the cheesecake at 325°F for about 35 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  4. Cool the cheesecake at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  5. Prepare kunafa filling by frying kataifi pastry until golden and then mix with pistachio cream.
  6. Make ganache by heating heavy cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth.
  7. Assemble layers with the kunafa mixture on the cheesecake, then pour ganache on top and smooth it out.
  8. Final chill for another 30 minutes before slicing into squares for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and do not over-mix after adding eggs. Allow proper cooling for flavor melding.

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