Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with the flavors of dates and walnuts, inspired by traditional maamoul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 300g cream cheese
- 200g sour cream
- 150g sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100g chopped dates
- 100g chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Fold in chopped dates and walnuts.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh dates for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Date and Walnut Maamoul Cheesecake