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abhishek Madan posted an update
🍰 #CheesecakeChallenge — Boondi Fusion No-Bake Cheesecake
I’m submitting my Boondi Fusion Cheesecake, a reinterpretation of a classic cheesecake using the nostalgic flavors of Indian mithai (traditional Indian sweets). It’s a no-bake cheesecake with a boondi–digestive base, a creamy cardamom–rose filling, and a festive topping of sweet boondi, pistachios, almonds, saffron and edible silver.
🔪 Inside photo included — the clean slice shows the stability of the base, the even distribution of boondi in the filling, and the smooth, airy texture.
👨🍳 Level: Advanced amateur
✨ Why I think I should win
This cheesecake represents a balance of cultures and techniques. Boondi (tiny fried pearl-shaped balls made from chickpea flour, soaked in aromatic sugar syrup) is traditionally served as temple prasad, and combining it with a café-style cheesecake challenged me to control textures, moisture, sweetness, and structure without compromising the clean cut.
I’m most proud of:
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The perfect slice — chilled and cut with hot-knife technique for sharp, clean edges
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Texture balance — light, creamy filling + crunchy boondi base + soft syrupy pearls inside
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Flavor harmony — cardamom, rose, saffron, and mithai sweetness layered over a classic cheesecake profile
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Technique — homemade boondi, sugar syrup, stable no-bake filling, and careful folding to maintain airiness
This dessert is festive, nostalgic, and technically challenging — a fusion that brings traditional Indian sweets into a modern pastry format.
Texture, flavor and technique — they all shine here. 🍰✨
#CheesecakeChallenge #Scoolinary #FusionDessert #BoondiCheesecake #IndianDesserts
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