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Lucuma Cheesecake

A creamy baked cheesecake built around lucuma, the honeyed, maple-like Peruvian fruit that flavors everything from ice cream to cake in Lima.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 3 tbsp allulose (for crust)
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup allulose (for filling)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup lucuma powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Mix the almond flour, melted butter, and 3 tbsp allulose, and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Beat the cream cheese and ¾ cup allulose until smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Mix in the lucuma powder, vanilla, heavy cream, and salt until fully combined.
  • Pour over the crust and bake in a water bath 45–50 minutes, until the center is just set with a slight jiggle.
  • Cool completely, then chill at least 4 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 2g
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