Say cheese! Meet your new personalized cheesecake recipe:
Rosemary & Olive Oil Cheesecake with Avocado Lime Filling and Berries & Cream Topping
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup of rosemary-infused olive oil
- 2 containers of Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel cream cheese (16oz total)
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and mashed
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp of lime zest
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
- 1 pint of fresh mixed berries
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1 tbsp of confectioner's sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and rosemary-infused olive oil until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly and firmly.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the mashed avocado, cream cheese, heavy cream, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Pour the filling mixture into the cooled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until it is set but still jiggles slightly in the center.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, remove the sides of the springform pan and top the cheesecake with fresh mixed berries.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and confectioner's sugar until soft peaks form.
- Dollop the whipped cream on top of the berries and serve chilled.