Zesty Brazilian Acai Berry Cheesecake with Almond Crust

Name: Zesty Brazilian Acai Berry Cheesecake with Almond Crust
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups almond flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; ⅓ cup melted butter; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature; ½ cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup acai berry puree; 1 cup acai berry puree; ¼ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon corn starch; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Fresh acai berries; Grated lemon zest

A Tropical Twist on a Classic Dessert

This delightful cheesecake melds the rich, earthy flavors of acai berries with the subtle nuttiness of an almond crust for a taste that's both refreshing and indulgent.

3 h
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Almond Crust

1 ½ cups almond flour

3 tablespoons sugar

⅓ cup melted butter

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cheesecake Filling

16 oz cream cheese, room temperature

½ cup sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup acai berry puree

For the Acai Topping

1 cup acai berry puree

¼ cup sugar

1 tablespoon corn starch

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Garnish

Fresh acai berries

Grated lemon zest

Preparation

Preparing the Almond Crust

Preheat the oven

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine dry ingredients

Combine almond flour, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well.

Press into pan

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Preparing the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar

Add sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.

Incorporate eggs and flavorings

Beat in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract and acai berry puree.

⚠ Important: Do not overmix the batter as it can trap air and lead to cracks in the cheesecake. 💡 Pro Tip: Gently tap the springform pan on the counter to release any air bubbles from the filling.

Cooking Process

Baking the Crust

Blind bake the almond crust for 10 minutes, and then allow it to cool.

Baking the Cheesecake

Pour filling over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.

Preparing the Topping

While the cheesecake bakes, cook acai puree, sugar, and corn starch over medium heat until thick. Stir in lemon juice.

Plating & Serving