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Guava Cheesecake

Decadent Guava Cheesecake with Tropical Flavor Bliss

Enjoy a tropical escape with this Guava Cheesecake that balances sweet and tangy flavors, making it a delightful addition to any dessert table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 200 grams Tennis Biscuits Can substitute with graham crackers or digestive biscuits.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter, reduce salt in the recipe.
Filling
  • 500 grams Cream Cheese Avoid low-fat options.
  • 150 grams Castor Sugar Granulated sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature eggs blend better.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • 250 ml Whipping Cream Can substitute with heavy cream.
Guava Compote
  • 300 grams Fresh Guavas Use ripe, sweet guavas for best flavor.
  • 50 grams Sugar Adjust based on guavas' ripeness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can be used as a substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • springform pan
  • saucepan
  • sieve

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (325°F) and prepare the springform pan.
  2. Crush Tennis biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes until firm and golden, then let it cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and castor sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mix well.
  5. Incorporate vanilla extract and whipping cream until silky.
  6. Pour filling over cooled crust and place in a water bath. Bake for 50 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Cool cheesecake in oven with door ajar for 2 hours, then chill overnight.
  8. To make guava compote, combine chopped guavas, sugar, and lime juice in a saucepan and simmer until thick.
  9. Blend the compote for a smoother consistency and strain if desired.
  10. Remove cheesecake from pan, top with guava compote and fresh guava slices to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Refrigerating overnight is essential for optimal flavor and texture.

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