Ambrosia Cheesecake

Health score
3%
Ambrosia Cheesecake
45 min.
12
702kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with the delightful Ambrosia Cheesecake, a dessert that promises to elevate any occasion! This recipe blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the zesty brightness of fresh orange curd, creating a harmonious balance of flavors that will have your guests coming back for seconds. With a luscious almond shortbread crust, this cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also irresistibly delicious.

In just 45 minutes of active preparation time, you can bring this heavenly dessert to life. The decadently soft cream cheese filling, enriched with the natural sweetness of coconut, is baked to perfection, resulting in a smoothly set cheesecake that melts in your mouth. As if that weren't enough, a generous layer of vibrant orange curd on top adds a burst of citrus that contrasts beautifully with the rich base.

This dessert serves 12 naughty guests, making it a perfect choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply to savor at home. It’s a real crowd-pleaser, boasting an impressive calorie count of 702 kcal per serving, making every bite worth it. Let the elegance of this Ambrosia Cheesecake charm your palate and leave a lasting impression—both on your taste buds and on the hearts of your loved ones. Dive in and discover why this cheesecake isn't just food, but a blissful experience!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 1.5 cups almond shortbread cookie crumbs ( 12 cookies)
  • 32 ounce cream cheese softened
  • large eggs 
  • cups orange curd fresh
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 14 ounce coconut or sweetened flaked
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 12 servings garnish: boxwood garland 
  • 12 servings garnish: boxwood garland 

Equipment

  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Stir together first 3 ingredients; press mixture into bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
  2. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese, eggs, and 1 cup sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Stir in 14-ounce package coconut and vanilla.
  4. Pour into prepared crust.
  5. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Cover and chill 8 hours. Release sides of springform pan, and place cheesecake on serving platter or cake stand.
  7. Spread Fresh Orange Curd evenly over top of cheesecake.
  8. Sprinkle 1 cup toasted coconut around outer edge of top, if desired. Arrange Decorated Pastry Strips on sides of cheesecake, if desired.
  9. Garnish top of cake, if desired.
  10. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Keebler Sandies Almond Shortbread.

Nutrition Facts

Calories702kcal
Protein5.13%
Fat59.33%
Carbs35.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.81
Glycemic Load
27.88
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.509999974914%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
8.18mg
Naringenin
4.6mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:702.2kcal
35.11%
Fat:47.12g
72.49%
Saturated Fat:27.38g
171.11%
Carbohydrates:63.51g
21.17%
Net Carbohydrates:59.13g
21.5%
Sugar:43.96g
48.85%
Cholesterol:122.85mg
40.95%
Sodium:487.05mg
21.18%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:9.16g
18.32%
Vitamin A:1300.92IU
26.02%
Selenium:17.77µg
25.38%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.27%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.38%
Vitamin C:15.97mg
19.35%
Fiber:4.38g
17.52%
Phosphorus:163.28mg
16.33%
Folate:46.66µg
11.67%
Vitamin E:1.67mg
11.1%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.55%
Calcium:101.13mg
10.11%
Iron:1.72mg
9.57%
Potassium:319.61mg
9.13%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.36%
Magnesium:32.5mg
8.12%
Copper:0.16mg
8.11%
Vitamin B3:1.37mg
6.83%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.28%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.65%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.68%
Vitamin K:4.88µg
4.65%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Source:My Recipes