Cheesecake: A Festive Dessert To Celebrate Moments
49 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
Gulab jamun cheesecake is a luxurious dessert merging Indian festive flavours with a creamy cheesecake base. Layers of soft mini gulab jamuns and smooth cream cheese, scented with rose syrup, create a visually stunning and indulgent treat. Perfect for celebrations, it brings a modern twist to traditional sweets.
Set the oven to 180°C to preheat. Ensure the oven is at the right temperature before baking the biscuit base. This helps the base firm up evenly without overbaking.
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Step 2: Bloom Gelatin
Add gelatin to a small bowl with lukewarm water. Stir gently and set aside to bloom. This ensures the gelatin dissolves fully, giving a smooth and stable cheesecake layer.
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Step 3: Prepare Cream Mixture
In a mixing bowl, smooth cream cheese using a wooden spatula. Gradually fold in whipped cream, stirring gently. Add rose syrup and castor sugar, mixing until evenly combined. Incorporate bloomed gelatin carefully for uniform firmness.
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Step 4: Make Biscuit Base
Crush digestive biscuits into coarse crumbs. Mix with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into a springform pan, creating a flat, firm base. Bake for 6–8 minutes to lightly set before adding cheesecake layers.
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Step 5: Layer Gulab Jamuns and Cream
Place half the mini gulab jamuns on the baked base. Spread half the cream mixture over them, ensuring even coverage. Repeat with the remaining gulab jamuns and cream mixture, creating alternating layers for visual appeal.
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Step 6: Garnish and Refrigerate
Sprinkle crushed dried rose petals over the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. This chilling step allows the cheesecake to firm up and flavours to meld.
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Step 7: Serve Cheesecake
Loosen sides with a knife, demould, and cut into wedges. Garnish each wedge with a mini gulab jamun and serve chilled for a festive presentation.