Whiskey Chocolate Cheesecake with Pineapple and Kiwi Topping
Buttermilk Biscuit Base Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Whiskey Chocolate Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 2 (8 oz) containers Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 2 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pineapple and Kiwi Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
1) Buttermilk Biscuit Base:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- Set aside to cool.
2) Whiskey Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugar and flour and continue beating until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the heavy cream, whiskey, melted unsweetened chocolate, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled biscuit base in the springform pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
3) Pineapple and Kiwi Topping:
- In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple, kiwis, sugar, and water.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the fruit is soft, about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Spoon the topping over the cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Whiskey Chocolate Cheesecake with Pineapple and Kiwi Topping!