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Kunafa Cheesecake with NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk

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  • Preparation time
    60 min
  • Number of servings
    6

Calories 1008 kcal

Indulge your guests with Kunafa Cheesecake featuring NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk, a stunning fusion dessert designed for professional menus. A golden, crispy kunafa crust is filled with a silky-smooth cream cheese mixture enriched with rich, creamy condensed milk for perfectly balanced sweetness. 

Baked to perfection and finished with a light drizzle of syrup and fine pistachios, this indulgent creation delivers a captivating contrast of crunchy and creamy textures. It provides foodservice operators with a reliable, high-margin signature offering that elevates Middle Eastern dessert presentation effortlessly and satisfies guests completely. Nestlé Professional is committed to providing you the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to your business.

Ingredients

Nestle Sweetened Condensed Milk
NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 397 g NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk®
  • 6 pcs Eggs
  • 800 g Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 300 ml Heavy Cream
  • 30 g Flour
  • 5 g Vanilla Essence
  • 120 g Kunafa Dough
  • 25 g Ghee
  • 4 g Rose Petals
  • 23 g Pistachio, Crushed

Preparation

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees making sure oven rack is placed in the center of the oven. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan, and layer with a sheet of parchment paper. Lightly butter this parchment paper sheet.
  • 2
    Beat softened cream cheese and NESTLÉ® Sweetened Condensed Milk® in a stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low, then slowly stream in the heavy cream.
  • 4
    Turn off the mixer, sift in the flour, and fold it into the batter until combined.
  • 5
    Mix ghee with kunafa and set on the base of the cake mold (keep a small amount on the side for decorating) and bake for 12 min before you pour the cheese mix in.
  • 6
    Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top has turned golden brown, the edges are set, but the center still has a jiggle to it.
  • 7
    Let the cheesecake cool on the counter until it comes to room temperature, then chill it for another few hours in the fridge.
  • 8
    Top with the remaining kunafa dough (baked) and garnish with rose petals and crushed pistachios.
  • 9
    Slice and serve cold.

Nutrition

Per ServingAmount
Energy (Kcal)1008.1 kcal
Protein (g)26.1 g
Carbohydrates (g)59.3 g
Sugars (g)264.8 g
Total Fat (g) 74.6 g
Sodium (mg)4688 mg