Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of our Guava Cheesecake, a dessert that brings the essence of tropical paradise to your table. This delightful cake features a rich vanilla cheesecake filling complemented by a luscious homemade guava compote, making it a perfect centerpiece for any occasion—from summer barbecues to cozy family gatherings. With its vibrant colors and unique flavors, this cheesecake is not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress your guests. Enjoy it chilled, topped with fresh guavas for that added touch of elegance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g guavas (chopped and peeled)
- 80 g granulated white sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 300 g Tennis biscuits
- 150 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 700 g cream cheese
- 250 g castor sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 ml whipping cream
- Additional guavas for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the Guava Compote: In a saucepan, combine chopped guavas, sugar, and lime juice over medium heat. Stir until thickened into a compote.
- Make the Biscuit Base: Crush Tennis biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and castor sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and whipping cream until combined.
- Bake Your Cheesecake: Pour filling over the biscuit base and bake in a preheated oven until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool & Assemble: Allow cooling before refrigerating for at least four hours. Top with guava compote and decorate with fresh guavas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg