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Cheesy Toast Delight

Cheesy Toast Delight

Create a Cheesy Toast Delight with our tropical passion fruit cheesecake recipe featuring a creamy filling, chocolate brigadeiro, and glossy topping. Easy steps.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crushed chocolate chip cookies
  • ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 680 g softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup passion fruit juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 can condensed milk (395g)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp cream
  • ½ cup passion fruit juice (for topping)
  • ⅓ cup sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Medium saucepan
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Spatulas

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. Bake the cookie base for 10 minutes and let cool on a rack.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 160°C (325°F).
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until creamy, then add sugar and mix until combined.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  7. Pour in vanilla, passion fruit juice, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
  8. Pour the filling over the cooled base and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
  10. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
  11. Move the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. In a saucepan, combine condensed milk, butter, and cocoa powder; cook while stirring until thickened.
  13. Remove from heat, add cream, and cool slightly before spreading over chilled cheesecake.
  14. For the topping, combine passion fruit juice and sugar in a saucepan; heat until dissolved.
  15. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened; cool completely.
  16. Pour topping over the brigadeiro layer and spread gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. A water bath can help prevent cracks in the cheesecake. Garnish with fresh mint or edible flowers for an appealing presentation. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and avoid freezing for best texture.
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