No Bake Kunafa Dubai Cheesecake シ゚viral
No Bake Kunafa Dubai Cheesecake シ゚viral is a medium Middle Eastern recipe that serves 8. 560 calories per serving. Recipe by Connie kazan on YouTube.
Prep: 35 min | Cook: 12 min | Total: 1 hr 2 min
Cost: $12.40 total, $1.55 per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Ki Dough (Can be substituted with crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits)
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (Melted; use clarified butter if ghee unavailable)
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Chilled for whipping; reserve 1/2 cup for ganache)
- 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar (Sifted to avoid lumps)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla recommended)
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese (Two 8‑oz blocks, at room temperature, softened)
- 2 tablespoons Pistachio Butter (Melted; can use pistachio paste)
- 2 tablespoons Crushed Pistachios (Toasted for extra flavor)
- 200 grams Milk Chocolate (Chopped into small pieces)
- 0.5 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (For ganache; heated)
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the ghee and add the Ki dough. Stir continuously until the dough turns a light golden brown, about 3‑4 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Press the Crust into the Pan
Spray the inside of the 8‑inch springform pan with nonstick spray. Transfer the warm dough to the pan and press it evenly with the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass. Smooth the surface.
Time: PT3M
Chill the Crust
Place the pan in the freezer for 10‑20 minutes to set the crust.
Time: PT15M
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy whipping cream, ½ cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4‑5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Incorporate Cream Cheese
Add the softened cream cheese to the whipped cream in small batches, folding gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Time: PT5M
Fill the Crust
Remove the chilled crust from the freezer. Spoon the cheesecake filling onto the crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Time: PT3M
Add Pistachio Butter Layer
Melt 2 tbsp pistachio butter in a small saucepan over low heat until fluid. Drizzle or spread the melted butter over the cheesecake surface.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: low heat
Sprinkle Crushed Pistachios
Evenly scatter the toasted crushed pistachios over the pistachio‑butter layer.
Time: PT1M
Initial Chill
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the filling sets.
Time: PT0M
Prepare Chocolate Ganache
In a saucepan, heat ½ cup heavy whipping cream until just simmering (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat, add the chopped milk chocolate, and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: simmer
Glaze the Cheesecake
Remove the set cheesecake from the refrigerator. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top, using a spatula to spread evenly. Allow the ganache to set for 10‑15 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Final Set
Re‑cover the cheesecake and chill for another 30 minutes to let the ganache firm before slicing.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Tree nuts (pistachio), Gluten (if using traditional Ki dough or graham crackers)
Last updated: April 21, 2026






