The Citrus Dream Cheesecake

Churro Base Ingredients:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs

Avocado & Lime Filling Ingredients:

• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 4 large eggs

Blood Orange & Grapefruit Topping Ingredients:

• 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced
• 2 grapefruits, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup honey

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until mixture forms a ball. Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
4. Spread churro mixture into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool.
5. Using an electric mixer, mix cream cheese, avocado, sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until fully incorporated.
6. Pour mixture over churro base. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set. Let cool.
7. Arrange sliced oranges and grapefruits on top of cheesecake.
8. In a small bowl, mix honey and 2 tbsp water. Brush mixture over citrus slices.
9. Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.