Cheesecake Delight

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Basbousa Base
- 1 ½ cups semolina
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
Blueberry Filling
- 16 oz blueberries
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Peach & Mango Topping
- 2 peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and thinly sliced
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the Basbousa base ingredients and mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In another saucepan, combine the peaches, mango, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the Basbousa base. Spoon the blueberry mixture on top of the cheesecake mixture and swirl gently with a knife. Bake for 50 minutes, or until set.
- Let the cheesecake cool for 10 minutes. Arrange the peach and mango slices on top of the blueberry layer. Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.