Subj : T.O.H. Daily Recipe - 811
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed May 28 2025 07:09 am

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     Title: Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Categories: Pastry, Chocolate, Cheese, Dairy, Nuts
     Yield: 12 servings

MMMMM--------------------GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST-------------------------
 1 1/2 c  Graham cracker crumbs
     3 tb Sugar
     6 tb Unsalted butter; melted

MMMMM-------------------------CHEESECAKE------------------------------
     8 oz Cream cheese; softened
   1/2 c  Sugar
   1/4 c  Pistachio cream
     2 tb Whole milk
   1/2 ts Vanilla extract
     1 lg Egg; room temp

MMMMM----------------------KATAIFI FILLING---------------------------
     3 tb Unsalted butter
 2 1/2 c  Frozen shredded phyllo dough
          - (kataifi)
   3/4 c  Pistachio cream
     2 tb Tahini

MMMMM--------------------------GANACHE-------------------------------
     4 oz Semisweet chocolate;
          - chopped
   1/2 c  Heavy whipping cream
          Crushed pistachios

 Set oven @ 350ºF/175ºC.

 Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment, letting
 ends extend up the sides.

 In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar
 and melted butter until moistened. Press into the
 prepared pan. Bake until the edges begin to brown, about
 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

 In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until
 smooth. Add pistachio cream, milk, and vanilla extract
 until incorporated. Beat in egg until just combined.
 Pour over the cooled crust. Bake until the center is
 almost set, 20-22 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool
 completely. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours or
 overnight.

 To make the kataifi layer, melt butter in a skillet over
 medium-low heat. Toast the kataifi in the butter until
 golden brown, 6-8 minutes; let cool.

 In a large bowl, stir together the toasted kataifi,
 pistachio cream and tahini. Spread the kataifi layer
 evenly over the chilled cheesecake; place back in the
 refrigerator.

 To make the ganache, place the chopped chocolate in a
 heat-safe bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream to
 a low simmer. Pour cream over the chocolate; wait 1
 minute, then whisk until smooth. Pour the ganache over
 the kataifi layer. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
 Pull bars from the baking pan using sides of parchment
 paper; slice and serve. Garnish slices with crushed
 pistachios.

 Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon

 Makes: 1 dozen

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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