Fruit Salad Cheesecake

Here’s a delicious recipe for a Fruit Salad Cheesecake:

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted

Filling:

• 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

Fruit Topping:

• 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mango, etc.), diced
• 1/4 cup apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

For the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar.
3. Add the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are well coated.
4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.

For the Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined.
4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
5. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about an hour.
7. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully chilled.

For the Fruit Topping:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam and water over low heat until melted and smooth.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Arrange the mixed fruit on top of the chilled cheesecake.
4. Brush the fruit with the apricot glaze to give it a shiny finish.

To Serve:

1. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place on a serving plate.
2. Slice and serve chilled.

Enjoy your delightful Fruit Salad Cheesecake!