- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“A milky cheesecake with the flavor of cupuaçu and the crunchy crust of Brazil nuts, perfect for those who love doce de leite with a tropical touch.”
What you need to know
- Combina o doce de leite com o sabor exótico do cupuaçu
- Crosta crocante de castanha-do-Pará dá um contraste incrível na textura
- Cheesecake é levemente levemente adoçado, mantendo a pureza do cupuaçu
Ingredients
Main
- 150 g of crushed Brazil nuts
- 100 g cornstarch cookies (or gluten-free, if preferred)
- 80 g of melted butter
- 1 tablespoon of demerara sugar
Instructions
Principal
- Step 3: Compact the crumble into a prepared cake bottom and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to harden.
- Step 7: Pour filling over crust and place in freezer for 2 more hours to set.
- Step 8: Serve chilled, decorated to taste.
- Step 6: Prepare the cupuaçu filling separately, following the specific recipe for the filling.
- Step 5: Take the bottom with the crust back to the freezer for another 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Add the melted butter to the mixture and mix well until you get a homogeneous farofa.
- Step 4: Remove the bottom from the freezer and cut the crust into the desired shape.
- Step 1: Mix the crushed Brazil nuts with the cornstarch cookies (or gluten-free) and demerara sugar.
Chef's tips
- Use castanha-do-Pará torrada para melhor sabor crocante
- Misture bem a mistura do fundo para evitar bolhas na assagem
- Deixe o cheesecake na geladeira por pelo menos 4 horas antes de servir para endurecer
Variations
- Adicionar uma camada de frutas tropicais como manga no meio do cheesecake
- Incluir uma camada de leite condensado no fundo para um sabor mais intenso
- Usar biscoitos de chocolate para dar um toque extra
Substitutions
- Biscoito maisena pode ser substituído por amêndoas picadas
- Açúcar demerara pode ser substituído por açúcar mascavo
- Castanha-do-Pará pode ser substituída por nozes torradas
How to store
Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator in a glass lid and cover with plastic. Lasts up to 3 days.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended, as the cheesecake may lose its texture when freezing and thawing.
What to serve with
Serve with condensed milk ice cream or whipped cream to finish the dish.
Frequently asked questions
How can I vary the flavor of cupuaçu?
You can add a layer of condensed milk or tropical fruits like mango in the middle of the cheesecake to vary the flavor.
What to do if I don't have butter?
You can substitute the melted butter with margarine or vegetable oil.
Can I use another type of cookie for the crust?
Yes, you can use chocolate cookies or chopped almonds to vary the flavor.
Can cheesecake be frozen?
Not recommended, as it may lose its texture when frozen and thawed.
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