Day 7 of 7 Days, 7 Cheesecake Recipes — Kunafa Cheesecake

The perfect grand finale with crispy kunafa, pistachios, cheesecake, and chocolate.

And just like that, we've reached the final recipe of the series. This cheesecake combines everything people love about viral kunafa desserts with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Every bite has crunch, creaminess, chocolate, and pistachio goodness.

What makes this work

The toasted vermicelli base brings the signature kunafa crunch while pistachio paste adds richness throughout. The chocolate ganache topping ties everything together and makes the cheesecake feel extra special.

A few things before you start

Toast the vermicelli until deeply golden for maximum flavour. Allow the cheesecake to chill completely before adding the ganache for the cleanest finish.

Note

Kunafa Cheesecake

Serves: 6–8 slices
Prep: 30 mins
Bake: 40–45 mins
Chill: 3 hours

Ingredients

Kunafa Base

• Thin vermicelli — 70 g
• Melted unsalted butter — 25 g
• Pistachio paste — 20 g

Filling

• Cream cheese — 160 g
• Powdered sugar — 50 g
• Heavy cream — 40 ml
• Cornstarch — 6 g
• Pistachio paste — 10 g (optional)

Topping

• Chocolate — 60 g
• Cream — 60 g
• Pistachio paste — 10 g
• Crushed pistachios — 15 g

Method

1. Crush vermicelli and toast in butter until golden.

2. Mix in pistachio paste.

3. Press into a 5-inch tin and chill.

4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

5. Add cream, cornstarch, and pistachio paste.

6. Pour over the base.

7. Bake in a water bath at 160°C for 40–45 minutes.

8. Cool completely and chill for 3 hours.

9. Make a ganache with cream and chocolate.

10. Spread over the cheesecake.

11. Pipe pistachio paste on top and create swirls.

12. Finish with crushed pistachios.

Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

How to serve it

Serve chilled with extra pistachios sprinkled over each slice.

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