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Creamy Guava Cheesecake with Fresh Compote

Decadent Creamy Guava Cheesecake with Fresh Compote Bliss

This Creamy Guava Cheesecake with Fresh Compote is a tropical dessert experience, rich and balanced with sweet-tart yucca flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 g Tennis biscuits Graham crackers can be used as a substitute.
  • 100 g Unsalted butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 500 g Cream cheese Room temperature for blending.
  • 150 g Castor sugar Granulated sugar can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 large eggs Extra large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla recommended.
  • 200 ml Whipping cream Sour cream can be a substitute.
For the Guava Compote
  • 500 g Fresh guavas Ripe guavas for best flavor.
  • 100 g Sugar For compote, adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice Lemon juice can be used if lime is unavailable.
For Garnishing
  • 2 pieces Guavas Fresh fruit for decoration.

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F).
  2. Crush the tennis biscuits into fine crumbs and combine with melted unsalted butter.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Beat cream cheese and castor sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and whipping cream.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust and bake in a water bath for about 50 minutes.
  6. Turn off the oven and cool the cheesecake inside for 2 hours with the door ajar.
  7. Chill the cheesecake, covered, in the refrigerator overnight.
  8. Prepare the guava compote by cooking fresh guavas, sugar, and lime juice over medium heat, blending until smooth.
  9. Serve the cooled cheesecake topped with guava compote and fresh guava slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store the cheesecake in an airtight container and the compote separately for optimal freshness.

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