Solving for Pi Cheesecake

Health score
6%
Solving for Pi Cheesecake
60 min.
6
770kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Solving for Pi Cheesecake! This unique dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. With its creamy filling, vibrant fruit sauces, and playful chocolate pi symbols, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and spark conversations.

Imagine the rich, velvety texture of cream cheese blended with the lightness of French vanilla yogurt, creating a filling that is both indulgent and refreshing. The addition of ripe mango and tangy raspberries adds a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cheesecake. Each bite is a harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures, thanks to the golden-brown pie crust triangles that serve as the base.

Not only is this cheesecake visually stunning, but it also offers a fun and interactive way to enjoy dessert. Guests can pick up the pie crust pieces and scoop up the luscious fillings and sauces, making every serving a personalized experience. Plus, with a calorie count of 770 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this creative and delicious Solving for Pi Cheesecake. It's a dessert that combines math and culinary art, making it a perfect choice for celebrations, parties, or simply a sweet treat at home!

Ingredients

  • 14.1 oz pie crust dough refrigerated softened (2 Count)
  • 0.5 cup graham cracker crumbs (8 squares)
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3  butter melted
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • oz vanilla yogurt fat free french 99% yoplait®
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • medium mangos ripe peeled chopped
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • cups raspberries fresh thawed drained ( and )
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.7 oz popcorn kernels 
  • 24  raspberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • teaspoon shortening 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • sieve
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave
  • measuring cup
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  2. Remove pie crust from pouch; unroll on work surface. With 5-inch round cutter, cut 4 rounds from crust.
  3. Cut each round into 6 triangles. In small shallow bowl, mix cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Dip both sides of pie crust triangles into butter; dip into crumb mixture, coating both sides.
  4. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
  5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool while preparing remaining ingredients.
  6. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt, 1/3 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. In blender or food processor, place mango sauce ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. If sauce is too thick, add up to 1 tablespoon water. Spoon into plastic squeeze bottle, pastry bag or resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  8. Cut small tip or corner off pastry bag or plastic bag for piping. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
  9. In blender or food processor, place raspberry sauce ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Press through fine strainer to remove seeds. Spoon into plastic squeeze bottle, pastry bag or resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  10. Cut small tip or corner off pastry bag or plastic bag for piping. Store covered in refrigerator until ready to use.
  11. Line another cookie sheet with waxed paper. In 1-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on Medium (50%) 30 seconds. Stir; microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
  12. Place chocolate in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
  13. Cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe 24 pi symbols on waxed paper. Refrigerate 10 minutes to set chocolate. Set aside.
  14. To assemble, place desired number of pie crust triangles in row on serving platter. Decoratively spoon dollops of cream cheese filling, and pipe mango and raspberry sauces on serving platter as desired.
  15. Garnish with popping candy, fresh raspberries and chocolate pi symbols.
  16. To eat, pick up crust piece and slide it across platter scooping up sauces and filling as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories770kcal
Protein5.39%
Fat44.42%
Carbs50.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
89.19
Glycemic Load
28.24
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.819565379101%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
31.16mg
Petunidin
0.21mg
Delphinidin
0.9mg
Malvidin
0.09mg
Pelargonidin
0.67mg
Peonidin
0.08mg
Catechin
1.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
2.39mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.37mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:769.96kcal
38.5%
Fat:38.54g
59.3%
Saturated Fat:16.82g
105.11%
Carbohydrates:98g
32.67%
Net Carbohydrates:89.53g
32.56%
Sugar:51.11g
56.79%
Cholesterol:39.76mg
13.25%
Sodium:457.2mg
19.88%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Caffeine:12.9mg
4.3%
Protein:10.52g
21.04%
Manganese:1.02mg
50.83%
Vitamin C:30.57mg
37.06%
Fiber:8.47g
33.89%
Folate:86.86µg
21.71%
Phosphorus:209.2mg
20.92%
Iron:3.67mg
20.36%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.92%
Vitamin A:916.33IU
18.33%
Copper:0.36mg
17.9%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.7%
Magnesium:70.46mg
17.62%
Selenium:10.53µg
15.04%
Vitamin B3:2.94mg
14.7%
Vitamin K:14.24µg
13.56%
Calcium:128.55mg
12.85%
Potassium:437.24mg
12.49%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.32%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.92%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.4%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.27%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.06%