Description
Tropical fruit salad cheesecake brings Caribbean sunshine to your dessert table with creamy layers and fresh, zesty fruits. Cool and luscious slices will transport you to a beachside paradise, inviting pure indulgence in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Tropical Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced kiwi
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal baking performance.
- Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture that will form the foundational crust.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, pressing firmly and evenly across the bottom to construct a compact base.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in sour cream and heavy cream, ensuring a luxurious and uniform cheesecake batter.
- Delicately integrate diced mango, pineapple, and kiwi into the batter, minimizing excessive stirring to preserve fruit integrity.
- Carefully pour the fruit-infused batter over the prepared crust, distributing evenly across the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center exhibits a subtle wobble, indicating perfect doneness.
- Switch off the oven, leaving the door slightly ajar, and allow the cheesecake to gradually cool for approximately one hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight, facilitating complete structural setting.
- Warm mango or pineapple jam in a saucepan until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Artfully arrange sliced strawberries atop the chilled cheesecake.
- Drizzle the slightly cooled jam over the strawberries, creating an elegant, glossy finish.
- Slice and serve this tropical-inspired dessert, celebrating its vibrant flavors and creamy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter that blends perfectly.
- Avoid overmixing the fruit into the batter to maintain vibrant colors and prevent bleeding.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during baking, ensuring a perfectly textured cheesecake.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for an equally delicious crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg