Description
Indulge in a tropical escape with this vibrant dragon fruit cheesecake tart, featuring a creamy filling infused with the exotic flavor of dragon fruit. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, this dessert perfectly balances sweet and tangy flavors. With its stunning visual appeal, it’s an ideal centerpiece for summer gatherings and celebrations that will leave your guests clamoring for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 ripe dragon fruit, diced
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
- Additional dragon fruit slices (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a tart pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar until fluffy.
- Fold diced dragon fruit into the cream cheese mixture.
- In another bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the dragon fruit mixture.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish with fresh mint and extra dragon fruit slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (89g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg