Airfried Salted Caramel Jamun Cheesecake

Combining the floral sweetness of syrup-soaked gulab jamun with the velvety tang of a classic New York-style cheesecake, this fusion dessert brings a unique profile to your table. The buttery, crushed digestive biscuit crust provides a reliable foundation for a rich, creamy filling that is speckled with pieces of jamun. Because it is cooked in an air fryer, you get a consistently smooth, custardy texture without the need for a water bath or an oven.

The final touch is a homemade salted caramel sauce that cuts through the intense sweetness of the Indian sweets. As it cools, the caramel thickens into a glossy, amber topping that complements the vanilla-scented cheese base. It is a thoughtful treat for those who enjoy experimenting with global flavors in a practical, accessible home kitchen format.

Since the cheesecake requires a night to set in the fridge, it works well as a make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or festive celebrations. Serving it chilled ensures each slice remains clean, highlighting the contrast between the tender, syrup-infused jamun and the dense, silky cheesecake. A small drizzle of the warm salt-balanced caramel brings the entire experience together.

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Key Ingredients

Gulab Jamun: Diced pieces folded into the cheesecake batter provide the signature floral, syrupy sweetness.
Cream Cheese: Forms the rich, creamy base of the cheesecake layer.
Digestive Biscuits: Crushed and mixed with butter to create a firm, crumbly foundation for the crust.
Caramel Sauce: A homemade salted topping that provides a savory-sweet contrast to the creamy center.
Sour Cream: Adds a necessary tangy depth and smoothness to the cheesecake mixture.
Eggs: Essential for binding the cheesecake and ensuring it sets properly during air frying.

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Airfried Salted Caramel Jamun Cheesecake

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Ingredients

6 Gulab Jamun 6 Tbsp Syrup450g Cream Cheese2 Eggs120g White Sugar65g Sour Cream1 Tbsp Plain Flour1 Tsp Vanilla Essence7 Digestive Biscuits3 Tbsp Butter

Caramel Sauce

50g Sugar30g Butter50ml Milk/Double Cream3/4 Tsp Salt

Method

1. Place the digestive in a zip lock bag and start crushing with a back of a cup.2. Melt the butter adding the crushed digestives into the bowl mixing well until it looks like wet sand3. Line your AirFryer dish or a baking dish in parchment paper adding the digestive mixture to the base, flatten it out with your hand or the back of a cup. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes4. In the meantime place your cream cheese, sugars, sour cream, plain flour, essence into a mixing bowl blitzing with a hand blender.5. Add in the egg one by one ensuring well combined before adding the second one.6. Fold in 3 diced gulab jamun into the mixture7. Place in the AirFryer at 160C to airfry for 40 minutes8. It should come out jiggly in the middle. Let it cool down and let it set in the fridge overnight9. Once the cheesecake is settled then prep the caramel sauce by melting the sugar and salt on low heat. Ensure to keep mixing constantly until in browns and melts, don’t worry about any lumps keep stirring. Once completely melted add in the butter and keep stirring and you’ll notice it’ll bubbling, once melted add the milk in and keep stirring until AGAIN over low heat until the sauce becomes saucy. Allow it to cool a little until it becomes thick!

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