Gulab Jamun Cheesecake with Arrowroot Biscuit Crust

Name: Gulab Jamun Cheesecake with Arrowroot Biscuit Crust
Total time: 5400 s
Yield: 10 -12 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 packs Mariegold Thin Arrowroot Biscuit for base; 5 tbsp melted butter for base; 400 gms/ 2 slabs cream cheese original (not whipped or diet); 1 cup Full Cream heavy; 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt or hung curd; 2 cups powdered sugar or as needed; 2 sachet unflavored gelatin depending on the size of cake; 1 can gulab jamun (12-15); Few strands saffron; 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi)powder; Pistachios and rose petals for decor; 6 Gulab Jamun; Whipped Cream; Cheesecake Springform Pan

Kumkum Chatterjee @cook_12055532

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Gulab Jamun Cheesecake is a stunning centrepiece for special occasions like Diwali or New Year Party .It is a fusion dessert and a delightful blend of two distinct culinary cultures where traditional Indian flavors blend with American cuisine. This is an eggless no bake fusion dessert with a crunchy arrowroot biscuit crust and combines the richness of cheesecake with the aromatic sweetness of Gulab Jamun. So grab your whisk and a bowl and create a no bake delicious dessert - Gulab Jamun Cheesecake!

Kumkum Chatterjee @cook_12055532

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Ingredients

1 hour 30 minutes

10 -12 servings

2 packsMariegold Thin Arrowroot Biscuit for base
5 tbspmelted butter for base
400 gms/ 2 slabs cream cheese original (not whipped or diet)
1 cupFull Cream heavy
2 tbspGreek Yogurt or hung curd
2 cupspowdered sugar or as needed
2 sachetunflavored gelatin depending on the size of cake
1 cangulab jamun (12-15)
Few strands saffron
1/2 tspcardamom (elaichi)powder
For Decorating / Garnishing :
Pistachios and rose petals for decor
6Gulab Jamun
Whipped Cream
Cheesecake Springform Pan

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Steps

1 hour 30 minutes

1

First grind the biscuits and add melted butter.Mix them.Lightly grease the base and sides of an 8" springform pan.Press this mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
2

Keep it in refrigerator for 1 hour to set.
3

Mix cream cheese (room temperature), Greek yogurt, full cream and sugar.Mix well using a hand blender to achieve desired consistency. Add saffron and cardamom powder. Dilute gelatin in warm water.Now add gelatin. (Mix 1-2 sachet gelatin depending on size of cake and add it to the cream).
4

Place the gulab jamun cut in halves over the base and spread the cream mixture over the gulab jamun.
5

Refrigerate for 6 hours and for best results refrigerate for 12 -15 hours or overnight.
6

Decorate with pistachios,gulab jamun, whipped cream, saffron and rose petals.You can be creative with the garnishing.
You can customize this by replacing gulab jamun with gajar ka halwa.
Serve delicious Gulab Jamun Cheesecake with a crunchy Arrowroot Biscuit Crust as an aftermeal dessert to guests and family and relish !