Jamaican Citrus Cheese Cake

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0

Jamaican Citrus Cheese Cake for a Tropical Twist

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

5 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

415

Sugar

31g

Fat

28g

The Jamaican Citrus Cheese Cake adds a tropical twist to a classic dessert. The combination of tangy grapefruit juice and rich cream cheese creates a smooth and creamy texture, perfect for a refreshing finish to any meal. This no-bake recipe is easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for entertaining guests. It is also a great way to use up leftover grapefruit juice and provide a sweet and tangy flavor to your dessert menu.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 175°C.
2.	Combine graham crackers crumbs and butter, press mixture onto bottom of 9 inch springform cake pan and refrigerate.
3.	Soften gelatin in grapefruit juice in a small saucepan, let stand for a minute, then heat to dissolve gelatin.
4.	In a mixer bowl, blend brown sugar and cream cheese until smooth.
5.	Gradually add milk and dissolved gelatin mixture, blend until smooth.
6.	Beat egg whites until stiff, fold into cream cheese mixture and pour over crust.
7.	Bake for about 45 minutes or until set.
8.	Cool cake before removing from pan and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

PROS

This cheesecake provides a sweet and tangy combination of flavors from the grapefruit juice and cream cheese.

It is also a no-bake recipe, making it easy to prepare and perfect for summer.

CONS

As with most desserts, this Jamaican Citrus Cheese Cake is high in calories and sugar.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert may not be the healthiest option, it does contain vitamin C from the grapefruit juice and can provide a source of protein and calcium from the cream cheese.

	1 cup graham cracker , crushed
	1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine , melted
	2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
	3/4 cup grapefruit juice concentrate
	2/3 cup light brown sugar
	2 cups cream cheese
	3/4 cup skim milk
	2 medium egg whites