Description
Creamy kiwi cheesecake blends tangy fruit with rich, silky cream cheese in a delightful dessert. Refreshing kiwi slices crown this elegant treat, promising a perfect balance of sweet and zesty flavors you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream, chilled
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) kiwi puree
- Fresh kiwi slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to stabilize the crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and free of lumps. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla, blending until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Whip chilled heavy cream until it forms sturdy, defined peaks. Delicately integrate the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture.
- Gently fold diced kiwis and kiwi puree throughout the cream cheese blend, ensuring even distribution of fruit pieces.
- Transfer the filling onto the chilled crust, using a spatula to spread uniformly and eliminate air pockets.
- Seal the cheesecake and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, allowing it to set completely and develop optimal flavor intensity.
- Prior to serving, artfully arrange fresh kiwi slices across the top for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to create a lighter, lower-calorie cheesecake without compromising texture.
- Prevent kiwi browning by adding a splash of lemon juice when dicing, which helps maintain the fruit’s vibrant green color and prevents oxidation.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg