Description
A delightful tropical twist on the classic cheesecake, combining the creaminess of cheesecake with the refreshing flavors of a fruit salad.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mixed tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, kiwi, and papaya), diced
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the vanilla extract and eggs, and blend until creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with the mixed tropical fruits and sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.