Ingredients
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1/2 Cup Pista
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1/4 Cup (Adjust as per taste) Condensed Milk
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2 Tbsp Butter
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3/4 Cup Crushed Vermicelli (Semiya
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150 gm Paneer
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1/4 Cup Fresh Cream
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1/4 Cup + 1 Tbsp Condensed Milk
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1 Orange Zest (or Lemon Zest)
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Melted Chocolate (or Dairy Milk Silk) as needed
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Fresh Cream
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Chopped Pistachios for Garnish
About
Kunafa Cheesecake is a delightful fusion dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the crispy, golden layers of traditional Middle Eastern kunafa. With its buttery, crunchy top and smooth, velvety cheesecake base, this dessert offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible treat for special occasions.
Benefits –
- Unique Fusion Dessert – Blends the best of Middle Eastern kunafa and classic cheesecake for a unique taste.
- Rich and Creamy Texture – Offers a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecake with a crispy topping.
- Perfect for Special Occasions – Ideal for festive gatherings, parties, and celebrations.
- Customizable Flavors – Can be enhanced with rose water, pistachios, or syrup for added flavor.
- Visually Appealing – The golden, crunchy top layer makes it a show-stopping dessert on any table.
Steps
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To make the Pista Paste, In a chopper or mixer jar, take 1/2 cup pista and churn it coarsely. |
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Then add 1/4 cup condensed milk and churn it again. Make smooth pista paste.You can increase or decrease condensed milk quantity according to your taste. |
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To make Kunafa Base Mixture,In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of butter. Into that add, 3/4 cup of crushed vermicelli (semiya). Roast these vermiceli till they become golden. |
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Now turn off the heat, and add the pista paste into that. Mix everything well and keep aside. |
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To make Cheesecake mixture, In a chopper or mixer jar, take 150 gm Paneer. Into that add 1/4 cup of fresh cream and 1/4 cup+1 tbsp condensed milk. You can adjust the condensed milk quantity as per your taste. |
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And add 1 Orange Zest. (Alternatively, you may add Lemon Zest also). Churn everything together, and make a smooth cheesecake mixture. |
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To assemble the Kunafa Cheesecake, In a dessert jar or a cheesecake tub, first layer the semiya mixture and set properly. |
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Then on top of that, pour cheesecake mixture. Keep the container in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours to set the cheesecake. |
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Once it gets set, pour some melted chocolate mixed with fresh cream on top of cheesecake. (You can use dairy milk silk also). Garnish with cheesecake some more chopped pistachios. |
