A Taste of the Tropics Cheesecake

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Graham Cracker Base

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

Passion Fruit Filling

• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup passion fruit puree
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blood Orange & Grapefruit Topping

• 2 blood oranges, peeled and segmented
• 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In another bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until fluffy. Add sugar and continue beating until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Stir in passion fruit puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour mixture over the crust.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. For the topping, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves completely.
7. Add blood orange and grapefruit segments and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes on medium-high heat until the fruit breaks down and the sauce thickens.
8. Serve the cheesecake with the fruit topping on top.