Fruit Salad Cheesecake

Sure! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Fruit Salad Cheesecake. This cheesecake combines the creamy texture of traditional cheesecake with the refreshing flavors of a fruit salad.

Fruit Salad Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

Crust:

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

Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

Fruit Topping:

• 2 cups assorted fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapes)
• 1/4 cup apricot preserves (or any light-colored preserves)
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.

Bake the Cheesecake:

1. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
2. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.
3. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
4. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Prepare the Fruit Topping:

1. Wash and prepare the fresh fruit by cutting it into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the apricot preserves and water over low heat until melted and smooth.
3. Arrange the fresh fruit on top of the chilled cheesecake.
4. Brush the melted preserves over the fruit to give it a shiny glaze.

Serve:

1. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
2. Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled.

Enjoy your Fruit Salad Cheesecake!