Description
An elegant Puerto Rican Creamy Cheesecake refined with tropical flavors such as lime and guava, topped with toasted coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs, fine, packed
- 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 24 oz (680 g) full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream or crème fraîche, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp fresh lime zest, finely grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp dark rum or aged rum (optional)
- 8 oz (225 g) guava paste, melted with water to make a glaze or 1 cup prepared guava sauce
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut, golden and cooled
- Thin lime slices or candied lime peel, for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional), lightly sweetened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan in heavy-duty foil to prevent water leaks.
- Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tbsp sugar until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the pan’s base and chill.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium-low until smooth. Add sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, lime zest, vanilla, and rum, blending until glossy.
- Add the eggs last, folding gently until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and tap the pan to release air bubbles. Bake in a water bath for 50–65 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool inside for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the water bath, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Warm the guava paste and spread it over the chilled cake, then sprinkle with toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature dairy for the smoothest texture. Chill overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg