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This creamy, vegetarian cheesecake highlights the unique and exotic flavor of lucuma, a Peruvian fruit. Its crunchy quinoa crust offers an unexpected texture and nutritional richness, beautifully complemented by a tangy camu camu glaze.

Ingredients

  • 150 g Quinoa flakes
  • 80 g Unsalted butter, melted
  • 50 g Brown sugar
  • 450 g Cream cheese, softened
  • 250 g Lucuma pulp (frozen or fresh)
  • 200 ml Sweetened condensed milk
  • 30 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 7 g Powdered gelatin
  • 45 ml Cold water
  • 10 g Camu camu powder
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 100 ml Water
  • 5 g Cornstarch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 20 cm (8-inch) springform pan.

  2. 2

    For the crust: Combine quinoa flakes, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.

  3. 3

    For the filling: Soften gelatin in 45 ml (3 tbsp) cold water for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate lucuma pulp, sweetened condensed milk, and fresh lime juice until well combined.

  5. 5

    Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until completely dissolved (do not boil). Slowly whisk the dissolved gelatin into the lucuma mixture.

  6. 6

    Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, until the cheesecake is firm.

  7. 7

    For the camu camu glaze: In a small saucepan, combine camu camu powder, sugar, 100 ml (about 1/2 cup) water, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Let cool completely.

  8. 8

    Once the cheesecake is set and the glaze is cool, carefully spread the camu camu glaze over the top of the cheesecake. Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.

  9. 9

    Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and serve chilled.

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