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Dragon Fruit Cheesecake

Colorful Dragon Fruit Cheesecake for a Fun Dessert Treat

This no-bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake is a vibrant, creamy dessert that is vegetarian-friendly and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Use gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 5 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with margarine for a dairy-free option.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use vegan cream cheese for a plant-based version.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla or vanilla bean paste.
  • 1 tablespoon KNOX Unflavored Gelatin Use agar-agar for a vegetarian alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Water Used to dissolve gelatin.
For the Color
  • 1 tablespoon Neon Pink Food Coloring Gel Optional but recommended for appearance.
  • 1 tablespoon Purple Food Coloring Gel Optional but recommended for appearance.
For the Fruit
  • 1 cup Frozen Dragon Fruit Opt for pink pitaya; ensure thawed before use.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • springform pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Blend graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs. Mix with sugar and melted butter to form a crust. Press firmly into a lined springform pan and freeze for 20 minutes.
  2. Whip heavy cream on medium-high speed with one tablespoon of sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Keep cool in the refrigerator.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese with remaining sugar and vanilla extract until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Fold in whipped cream until well combined.
  4. Dissolve the KNOX gelatin in water according to instructions, heat gently until fully dissolved. Blend into cream cheese mixture for stability.
  5. Pour half of the cheesecake mixture into the crust, smoothing evenly. Freeze for 30 minutes until slightly firm. Blend thawed dragon fruit with remaining mixture and food coloring. Pour over first layer and freeze overnight.
  6. Remove from the freezer, carefully release from springform pan, slice with a serrated knife. Let thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Chill each layer for about 30 minutes to enhance the vibrant separation and maintain clean slices when serving.

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