Apricot Cheesecake with Thermomix

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5 March, 2024

If you are a dessert lover, you will love this apricot cheesecake recipe prepared with the help of your Thermomix. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow process, you can delight your friends and family with this exquisite dessert.

In addition, we have prepared a list of frequently asked questions to answer any questions you may have as you venture into making this delicious cheesecake.

Apricot Cheesecake with Thermomix

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Cooking time:

32 minutes

Total Time

32 minutes

Kitchen

Spanish Cuisine

Category:

desserts with thermomix

Apricot Cheesecake Ingredients with Thermomix

60 g soft butter, cut into pieces, plus a little more for greasing
150g wholemeal shortbread biscuits, broken into large pieces
125g sugar
1 pinch of cinnamon
480g canned apricots, drained
600 g cream cheese
20 g vanilla sugar, homemade
20 g almond liqueur (e.g. Amaretto)
2 eggs
30g flour
2 tablespoons of flaked almonds
Powdered sugar to sprinkle

Preparation of Apricot Cheesecake with Thermomix

Line a removable mold (Ø 20 cm) with baking paper and grease the edges. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Place the cookies, 15 g of sugar, cinnamon and butter in the Thermomix glass and blend for 8 seconds. / Speed 8.
Pour the cookie mixture into the prepared pan, press to form an even base, and top with about ⅔ of the apricots. Wash the Thermomix glass.
Add the remaining apricots to the Thermomix glass, blend for 8 seconds. / Speed 5 and push down with the spatula.
Add the cream cheese, 110 g of sugar, vanilla sugar, almond liqueur, eggs and flour to the Thermomix glass and mix for 20 seconds. / Speed 4.5.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base and bake the cheesecake for 10 minutes (200°C).
Reduce the oven temperature to 160°C, sprinkle the cheesecake with flaked almonds and bake for a further 50 minutes (160°C) until ready. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door open for 2 hours, then carefully remove the edge of the springform pan and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
Sprinkle the apricot cheesecake with icing sugar and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions about this recipe

Can I use fresh apricots instead of canned?
Yes, you can use fresh apricots if they are in season. Be sure to wash them, remove the bones, and cut them into pieces before adding them to the recipe.
Can you omit the almond liqueur?
If you prefer not to use alcohol in your recipe, you can omit the almond liqueur without significantly affecting the final flavor of the cheesecake.
Why is it important to let cheesecake cool in the oven before refrigerating it?
Letting the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven helps prevent cracking on the surface due to sudden changes in temperature. This step contributes to obtaining a smooth and creamy cheesecake.
How long can cheesecake be stored in the refrigerator?
You can store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Make sure to cover it tightly with plastic wrap or in an airtight container to maintain its freshness.