Plum and Orange Baked Cheesecake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 7
Tasty Plum and Orange Baked Cheesecake recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

2 hrs

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

150 g plain sweet biscuits
80 g butter , melted
825 g dark plums in heavy syrup
2 packets cream cheese
2 tablespoons plain sifted flour
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated orange , rine
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
3 eggs , beaten lightly
3/4 cup caster sugar
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
607
Sugar
48g
Fat
38g
This Plum and Orange Baked Cheesecake is a delicious and unique twist on traditional cheesecake, with plums and orange adding fruity flavor to the rich and creamy cheesecake. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a treat for a dinner party, as it requires time and effort to make. The plums used in this recipe are high-quality and serve as a centerpiece for this dessert. Slices of this cheesecake topped with plums make for an impressive dessert presentation that will impress your guests.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 22cm springform pan, line base and side with baking paper.
2.Process biscuits in a food processor until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add melted butter, process until well combined.
3.Using a straight-sided glass, press biscuit mixture over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
4.Drain syrup from plums into a small saucepan. Arrange plums over biscuit base. Reserve 6 plum halves for decoration. Cook syrup over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until reduced to 1/3 cup.
5.Beat cream cheese, flour, sour cream, rind, Grand Marnier, eggs and sugar in a medium-sized bowl with electric mixer until smooth. Stir through syrup. Pour mixture over plums. Scatter with remaining sliced almonds.
6.Bake for 50-60 minutes, until cheesecake is set around edge and wobbly in centre.
7.Turn off oven. Cool cheesecake in oven with door slightly ajar. Refrigerate cheesecake until firm. Serve with whipped cream and top with reserved plums.

PROS

This cheesecake has a unique flavor from plums and orange combined with cream cheese and Grand Marnier.

It’s creamy and rich, making it a perfect dessert for special occasions.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation.

It is time-consuming to make, taking over an hour to bake alone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, plums are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.
Sour cream can have beneficial probiotics, which can help support gut health when consumed in moderation.

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