Persimmon Cheesecake: A Perfect Dessert for Yalda Night

Thursday, December 05, 2024  Read time1 min

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.

Persimmon Cheesecake: A Perfect Dessert for Yalda Night

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.

Persimmon Cheesecake

Persimmon Cheesecake

Persimmon Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 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

Persimmon Cheesecake

Persimmon Cheesecake

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.

  4. 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.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until mostly set with the center being slightly jiggly, 60 to 75 minutes.

  6. 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.

Persimmon Cheesecake

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