Citrus Delight Cheesecake Recipe

Acai Berry Base

• 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/3 cup Melted Butter
• 1/2 cup Acai Berry Puree

Wine & Berries Filling

• 3 Containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese (24 oz)
• 1 cup Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1/2 cup Red Wine
• 1/2 cup Mixed Berries (Strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry)

Blood Orange & Grapefruit Topping

• 1/2 cup Blood Orange Juice
• 1/2 cup Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. To make the base, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and acai berry puree in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Fold in the red wine and mixed berries.
5. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.
6. Meanwhile, make the topping by whisking together the blood orange juice, grapefruit juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Pour the topping over the cheesecake, then chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.