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Ingredients:
For the Base:
- 150g digestive biscuits
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 1 cup crumbled Motichoor laddoo
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
- A few saffron strands, soaked in 1 tablespoon of warm milk
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Modak (sweet dumpling)
- Motichoor laddoo (whole or crumbled)
- Chopped pistachios
- Silver leaf (varak)
- Saffron strands
Instructions:
Prepare the Cheesecake Base:
- In a blender, blend the digestive biscuits, cashews, and pistachios until finely ground.
- Transfer to a bowl, add melted butter, and mix until it resembles wet sand.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a cheesecake mold, compacting it with the back of a spoon.
- Place the base in the refrigerator to set while you prepare the filling.
Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Whip the whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese, mixing well to create a light and fluffy filling.
- Add cardamom powder and saffron (along with the milk) to the filling, folding until well combined.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour half of the cream cheese filling over the chilled base and spread evenly.
- Crumble some Motichoor laddoo over the first layer, covering the surface.
- Add the remaining cream cheese filling on top of the laddoo layer and smooth it out.
Chill and Set:
- Let the cheesecake set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Let the cheesecake set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Garnish and Serve:
- Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the mold.
- Garnish with a swirl of whipped cream, a whole or crumbled Motichoor laddoo, chopped pistachios, saffron strands, and silver leaf.
- Add a Modak in the center for an extra festive touch.
- Slice and serve chilled.
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