Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with dates and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed walnuts
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed walnuts with melted butter.
- Press the walnut mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and flour.
- Fold in chopped dates.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use fresh dates for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake sit overnight for improved texture.
- Top with additional walnuts before serving 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: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Date and Walnut Maamoul Cheesecake