Pistachio Crunch Chocolate Cheesecake (Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar Inspired)

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Pistachio Crunch Chocolate Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Servings 9

Ingredients

Base:

  • cups chocolate biscuits ground to fine crumbs (e.g., Oreos)
  • ½ cup dairy-free or regular butter melted

Filling:

  • 1 cup pistachio butter
  • 1 tbsp butter dairy-free or regular
  • 7 oz filo pastry sheets cut into small pieces

Cheesecake:

  • 1 cup dairy-free or regular heavy cream
  • 14 oz dairy-free or regular full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • oz dark chocolate melted
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup pistachio butter

Instructions

Prepare the Base:

  • Line and lightly grease a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix the melted butter with the ground biscuits until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Make the Filling:

  • Heat the butter in a frying pan and add the cut filo pastry pieces. Fry until golden and crispy.
  • Transfer the crispy filo pieces to a bowl and let them cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the pistachio butter to the cooled filo pieces and mix until well combined.
  • Press this mixture on top of the biscuit base and return it to the fridge.

Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

  • Whip the cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to the whipped cream and mix until combined.
  • Whip in the melted chocolate and pistachio butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Spread this cheesecake mixture on top of the pistachio layer.

Finish and Set:

  • Sprinkle the top with crushed pistachios and drizzle with additional pistachio butter if desired.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight to set.

Serve:

  • Slice and enjoy!

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