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    Saffron Cardamom Cheesecake

    Published Aug 16, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links

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    Topped with Elderflower Peaches

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    saffron Cardamom cheesecake topped with white peaches

    This small batch, easy-to-make saffron cardamom cheesecake topped with elderflower peaches is just the perfect summer treat! Its sweet, tangy, fruity and floral!

    To me, the saffron and cardamom mixed with the tangy, sweetened cream cheese tastes exactly like shrikhand in a cookie crust!

    Shrikhand is an Indian sweetened yogurt dessert usually flavored with saffron, cardamom, pistachios. Its thick and creamy and intensely flavored!

    Can you just imagine this in a Lotus Biscoff cookie crust?? And then topped with peaches soaked in elderflower syrup? Because that's what is going on in this cheesecake!! And it is so good! So perfect with a cup of coffee or tea! It is the perfect dessert for a summer evening.

    elderflower drizzle over creamy peach Indian spice dessert

    The Cookie Crust

    Just 2 ingredients!

    • Lotus Biscoff cookies - Take like 10-12 of them
    • Ghee

    The crust is really good just by itself!! Try not to eat too many of the cookies before they make it to the crust (NOT that this happened to me! OK it kinda, definitely did! And that may be why I said 10-12, so you can take out 12 cookies and just make sure 10 of them actually make it into the crust! lol)

    • peach elderflower cheesecake on white and gold plate
    • Indian spiced cream cheese dessert

    The Saffron Cardamom Cheesecake Filling

    Since this is a small batch cheesecake, I only use one 8 ounce block of cream cheese and 1 egg. Just keeping things simple because sometimes you feel like having cheesecake but not for an entire week!

    • Cream Cheese
    • Greek Yogurt
    • Egg
    • Sugar
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Cardamom
    • Saffron Threads
    • Lemon Juice

    The flavors of vanilla, cardamom and saffron are amazing together!

    The Fruity Floral Topping

    A simple floral and fruity topping for an already decadent cheesecake! Sweet summer peaches soaked in elderflower syrup. I use Monin elderflower syrup, its delicious in drinks and desserts!

    There's something about the combination of peaches and elderflower that is just so summery and perfect!

    Looking for more delicious creamy Indian dessert ideas? Check out these recipes!:

    • Chai and Biscuits Ice Cream (No-Churn)
    • Mango Vanilla Swirl Ice Cream (No-Churn)
    • Peach Ginger Chai Pastry
    • Mango Lassi Parfait
    • Apple Cheesecake Tart with Almond Shortbread Crust
    slice of cardamon saffron peach cheesecake

    Saffron Cardamom Cheesecake with Elderflower Peaches

    This small batch, easy-to-make saffron cardamom cheesecake topped with elderflower peaches is just the perfect summer treat! Its sweet, tangy, fruity and floral!
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 183 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Crust

    • 10-12 Biscoff Cookies
    • 1 tablespoon ghee

    Cheesecake Filling

    • 1 8 oz cream cheese block softened
    • 1 egg room temperature
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon saffron threads

    Toppings

    • 1 peach peeled and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon elderflower syrup I used Monin brand

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 250° . Line the bottom of a 7 inch round pan with parchment paper, I cut a circle of parchment paper to fit the bottom. Then spray the sides with cooking spray.
    • In a food processor, pulse until the cookies break up. Add the ghee and blend until you get fine crumbs. Dump out the crumbs into the prepared pan and press into the bottom. Set aside the crust.
    • Wipe down the food processor, with a paper towel. Add all of the filling ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes. If the center is still slightly jiggly, bake for an additional 2 minutes. Set aside to cool for at least 2 hours at room temperature and then another 2 hours in the refrigerator.
    • Right before serving, combine peach slices and elderflower syrup in a small bowl. Top the chilled cheesecake with the elderflower peaches and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Indian cheesecake, saffron cardamom cheesecake, elderflower peaches,
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    1. Andréa Janssen

      September 01, 2021 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Saffron and cardamom made this cheesecake so elegant. And it combined so well with the peaches. We loved this in our house!

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      • Jill Patel

        September 01, 2021 at 8:27 am

        Thank you! So glad that you liked it!!

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    2. Gloria

      September 01, 2021 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      I love the sound of this delicious cheesecake. Always a hit at parties. I know my guests will enjoy eating this.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        September 01, 2021 at 11:04 am

        thank you!!

        Reply
    3. Brianna

      September 01, 2021 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of cardamom and saffron is sophisticated and intoxicating. I absolutely love the peach topping!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        September 02, 2021 at 10:39 am

        Thanks Brianna!

        Reply
    4. Toni

      September 02, 2021 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      Everyone at my house loved this! Very impressive recipe! Thank you!

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      • Jill Patel

        September 02, 2021 at 10:39 am

        So glad to heat it!!

        Reply
    5. Leslie

      September 02, 2021 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous cheesecake recipe you have created! I love the peach flavor for this. So perfect!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        September 02, 2021 at 3:16 pm

        Thanks Leslie!

        Reply

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