Key Lime Cheesecake with Tropical Dried-Fruit Chutney

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Key Lime Cheesecake with Tropical Dried-Fruit Chutney
45 min.
12
493kcal

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Are you ready to impress your friends and family with a dessert that perfectly balances creamy indulgence and zesty freshness? Look no further than this delightful Key Lime Cheesecake with Tropical Dried-Fruit Chutney! This vegetarian treat not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also elevates your dessert game with its vibrant flavors.

The creamy texture of the cheesecake, made with rich cream cheese and a hint of tangy Key lime juice, creates a luscious base that melts in your mouth. Topped with a delicious chutney made from tropical dried fruits, each bite offers a burst of fruity goodness with a hint of exotic flair. The contrast between the warm, buttery coconut crust and the cool, refreshing cheesecake truly makes this dish a showstopper and a perfect ending to any meal.

Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this cheesecake is ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or even just a cozy night in. Though it may seem elegant, it’s simple enough for even novice bakers to tackle. With twelve generous servings, there’s plenty to go around, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this tropical paradise in dessert form. So, gather your ingredients and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to sunny shores and tropical sunsets!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup flour 
  • 24 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • 12 servings fruit 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoons lime zest finely grated
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.7 cup coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted melted ()
  • 0.8 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir flour, coconut, and sugar in medium bowl to blend.
  2. Drizzle butter over and mix until crumbs stick together; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch-diameter springform pan.
  3. Bake crust until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool crust. Stack 3 large sheets of 18-inch-wide heavy-duty foil on work surface.
  4. Place cake pan in center. Wrap foil snugly around pan sides. Maintain oven temperature.
  5. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Beat in sour cream, then sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in lime juice, lime peel, and vanilla.
  6. Pour batter over crust.
  7. Place wrapped cheesecake in large roasting pan.
  8. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cheesecake pan. Cover cheesecake pan (not roasting pan) loosely with foil.
  9. Place cheesecake, still in water bath, into oven.
  10. Bake 1 hour. Uncover and continue to bake until just set in center when cake pan is gently shaken, about 20 minutes longer.
  11. Remove cake from water and place directly into refrigerator; chill uncovered overnight.
  12. Cut around cake to loosen.
  13. Remove pan sides. Slice cake; serve with chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Calories493kcal
Protein6.72%
Fat51.03%
Carbs42.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.59
Glycemic Load
23.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.028260935908%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.48mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.46kcal
24.67%
Fat:29g
44.61%
Saturated Fat:16.82g
105.11%
Carbohydrates:54.01g
18%
Net Carbohydrates:49.41g
17.97%
Sugar:40.19g
44.65%
Cholesterol:150.59mg
50.2%
Sodium:228.98mg
9.96%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:8.59g
17.18%
Selenium:15.13µg
21.62%
Vitamin A:1057.9IU
21.16%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.54%
Fiber:4.6g
18.4%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.6%
Phosphorus:149.96mg
15%
Calcium:144.67mg
14.47%
Potassium:418.62mg
11.96%
Magnesium:40.14mg
10.04%
Iron:1.65mg
9.19%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.96%
Copper:0.17mg
8.45%
Folate:32.46µg
8.12%
Vitamin K:8.01µg
7.63%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.59%
Vitamin E:1.01mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.94mg
6.26%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin B12:0.34µg
5.64%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Vitamin D:0.49µg
3.25%
Vitamin C:1.79mg
2.17%
Source:Epicurious