SAEDNEWS: Persimmon cheesecake is a delicious, creamy dessert made with fresh persimmons. The rich and smooth texture of cream cheese combines perfectly with the subtle sweetness of the persimmons. It's an ideal treat for Yalda night or any special occasion.
According to SAEDNEWS, Persimmon cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that blends the natural sweetness of fresh persimmons with the smooth texture of cream cheese. This indulgent treat is perfect for Yalda night or any celebration. Here, we’ll show you how to make this delightful dessert step by step.
Chopped walnuts: 2 cups
Brown sugar: ⅓ cup
Melted butter: 3 tablespoons
Pureed persimmons: 2 cups
Cream cheese, softened: 3 (8 ounce) packages
White sugar: 1 ¼ cups
Sour cream: ¾ cup
Ground cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon
Eggs: 6
Sour cream: 1 ¼ cups
White sugar: 3 tablespoons
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Chop the walnuts in a food processor until fine. Mix together in a bowl with the brown sugar and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Combine the persimmons, cream cheese, 1 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup sour cream, cinnamon, and ginger in a food processor. Blend in processor until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape edges of food processor bowl with a spatula. Add the eggs, one at a time, and process until fully incorporated. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until mostly set with the center being slightly jiggly, 60 to 75 minutes.
While the cheesecake is baking, whisk together the 1 1/4 sour cream, 3 tablespoon white sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread evenly over the cheesecake while still hot and return to oven another 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours or overnight before serving.
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