• Our sensational Strawberry Cheesecake Falooda recipe promises a burst of delectability in every spoonful! Whether you’re observing Ramadan or simply craving a sweet treat, this dessert is bound to make you run for seconds.

    It offers a refreshing twist on a beloved classic, perfect for sharing with family and friends during Ramadan gatherings or any special occasion.

    Strawberry cheesecake falooda

    Dessert
    By Jezza-Rae Larsen Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • Falooda filling
    • 3 tsp sweet basil seeds (sabja) (We got ours from Atlas Trading Co.)
    • 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
    • 1⁄2 cup cream cheese
    • 1 cup milk
    • Icing sugar to taste
    • Lemon juice to taste
    • To serve
    • Turkish delight
    • Toasted vermicelli noodles (We got ours from Atlas Trading Co.)
    • 1⁄4 cup rose syrup
    • Dehydrated strawberries or dehydrated rose petals
    • Chopped pistachios
    • Gold leaf, for beauty (optional)

    Instructions

    Falooda filling

    1

    Place the sabja seeds in the water and allow to bloom while you make the falooda – around 15 minutes.

    2

    Combine the ice cream, cream cheese and milk together in a blender. Add icing sugar and lemon juice to taste.

    To serve

    3

    Pour rose water into the bottom of the glass and slowly pour ice-cream filling into glasses, leaving 5 cm from the top.

    4

    Top with soaked sabja seeds, Turkish delight, toasted vermicelli, dehydrated strawberries and chopped pistachios.

    Notes

    Soaked/boiled falooda can also be used in the recipe. Follow package instructions.

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