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Decadent Knafeh Cheesecake
A unique Japanese-inspired twist on traditional cheesecake, featuring the rich flavors of knafeh.
⏱70 min🍽8 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 package shredded phyllo doughfor knafeh crust
- ●12 oz cream cheesesoftened
- ●1 cup granulated sugarwhite sugar
- ●4 large eggsat room temperature
- ●1 cup heavy creamwhipped
- ●1/2 cup unsalted butter, meltedfor filling
- ●1 tsp rose wateroptional
- ●1 cup powdered sugarfor dusting
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 2
Prepare knafeh crust by layering phyllo dough in a 9-inch springform pan.
- 3
Mix cream cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by heavy cream and melted butter.
- 5
Stir in rose water, if using.
- 6
Pour cheesecake batter into prepared phyllo crust.
- 7
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 8
Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- 9
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- 10
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.