Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun - Imagine a delightful fusion dessert. This is an Indian twist on a classic baked, eggless cheesecake, crafted with Soan Papdi, Mishti Doi, and those irresistible little Gulab Jamuns.
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Debjani's Note
"Here's your Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake, topped with mini Gulab Jamuns!" I announced to my husband and daughter.
Mehebub's reaction was pretty clear; he definitely wasn't thrilled. Pasta seemed unsure, caught between trying it and siding with her dad. But after their initial hesitation, they both gave the Mishti Doi Cheesecake a try and actually loved it. We never waste food, so they happily finished it. Turns out, it was too delicious to dislike!
Recipe with Leftover sweets from the Diwali Hamper - Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun
Now that Diwali's over, I'm facing a serious dilemma: what to do with all the Soan Papdi, Motichoor Ladoo, Peda, and Besan Ka Ladoo boxes, not to mention the endless dry fruits? Even the house staff are dreading it, begging me not to swap their Marie biscuits with Soan Papdi or Kaju Katli during tea time (or Pasta's milk time)!
Mehebub and Pasta have both explicitly said "NO" to Ladoo Paratha, Peda Lassi, or Soan Papdi Cheesecake. In fact, Mehebub has suggested I take a break from food blogging altogether, just so I won't even be tempted to create any more fusion recipes!
I'm even planning to use that 1 kg gift of Quinoa I received!
We both really don't want gifts sent directly to our offices, yet we're constantly overwhelmed with boxes. Seriously, shouldn't we, as a community, consider doing something more useful instead of sending gifts to people who might not even need them? Just a thought, and with sincere respect to those who gifted us the Diwali boxes.
After posting that on Facebook, a friend asked me for my Soan Papdi Cheesecake recipe. I was going to make the cheesecake with cream cheese, but then I decided to explore other possibilities. That's when I discovered Deeba Rajpal's Mishti Doi Cheesecake recipe. Her recipe looked so simple, and when it comes to desserts or baking, I completely trust her! So, for my Mishti Doi Cheesecake, I used Deeba's basic idea and then added my own twist.
Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun Recipe trick
I used Soan Papdi and mini Gulab Jamuns (also known as Nikuti), alongside the Misti Doi. The Soan Papdi actually formed the base, replacing the traditional crackers or biscuits. I mostly used Soan Papdi and Gulab Jamuns I already had from Diwali boxes. This eggless baked Mishti Doi Cheesecake was surprisingly simple to create. I adjusted the baking time and temperature, opting for a low and slow bake, which yielded fantastic results.
To keep things simple, I garnished the cheesecake with leftover mini Gulab Jamuns, but the garnish is entirely up to you. The combination of Soan Papdi, Gulab Jamun, and Mishti Doi, however, is a must-try!
Here's how I make Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun at Debjanir Rannaghar!
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Baked Soan Papdi and Mishti Doi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun
Ingredients
For the Cheesecake:
- 500 g Mishti Doi/ Sweetened Curd
- 200 ml Condensed Milk
- 200 ml Single Cream
For the Base:
- 10 Soan Papdi
For Garnishing:
- 15 Mini Gulab Jamun
Instructions
- Take a muslin cloth and pour the Misti Doi over the cloth and tie the ends of the cloth.
- Hung the tied cloth from a stand for one hour.
- This will help in discarding the whey from the curd.
- Once there is no whey, take the curd out in a bowl.
- Blend the curd using a spoon until it is smooth.
- Now add the solid portion from the single cream, followed by the condensed milk.
- Mix thoroughly to prepare a smooth mixture.
- By this time, preheat the oven to 160 degrees C for 15 minutes.
- Take Soan Papdi and crumble those using your fingers.
- Now take a 7" springform pan and pour crumbled Soan Papdi.
- Using your fingers, spread and press the crumbled Soan Papdi to construct the base.
- Pour the Cheesecake mix and lightly tap the tin.
- Now bake the Cheesecake for 40-50 minutes or until it sets completely in 160 degrees C.
- Check in between.
- Once done, switch off the oven and take the pan out, and then place it over a wire rack.
- Wait until the temperature falls.
- Once at room temperature, demold the cheesecake and refrigerate it.
- While serving, top it with Mini Gulab Jamuns.
Notes
- Both Misti Doi and Condensed milk contains Sugar and hence no need to add extra sugar.
- I have not opted for elaborate garnishing which is optional.
- I prefer more baking time and that is why I have opted for baking for around 50 minutes at 160 degrees C. In case you want to make it quick; you may opt for 180 degrees C and lesser baking time.
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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