Rich and Indulgent Dubai Cheesecake with Pistachio

Ingredients

• 2½ cups chocolate graham crackers, crushed (230g)
• 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (98g)
• 150g shredded kataifi dough, chopped
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (85g)
• ¾ cup pistachio paste (300g)
• 2 tbsp tahini (30g)
• 680g cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
• ½ cup pistachio paste
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• 1¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (212g)
• ¾ cup heavy cream (180ml)
• Chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish