Vanilla and Chocolate Layered Cheesecake with air fryer – Air-Fryer

Preparation of Vanilla and Chocolate Layered Cheesecake with air fryer – Air-Fryer

1. 1. Prepare the mold
2. First, lightly grease the inside of an 18cm round springform pan and cover only the bottom with wax paper. This step will prevent the cheesecake from sticking and will make it easier to unmold later.
3. 2. Beat the cream cheese
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until slightly smooth. Next, sift the icing sugar and add the vanilla paste. Blend again until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
5. 3. Add the eggs and flour
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Then, sift the wheat flour over the mixture and beat one last time to obtain a homogeneous texture.
7. 4. Cook the first vanilla layer
8. Pour a third of the mixture into the prepared pan, shake gently to even out the layer, and place the pan in the air-fryer. Cook for 10 minutes at 200ºC. This first step will give your cheesecake a firm base.
9. 5. Add the chocolate layer
10. Once the 10 minutes are up, break half of the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them on top of the first layer of cheesecake. Pour half of the remaining cream cheese mixture over the chocolate, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Cook for another 7 minutes at 200ºC.
11. 6. Second layer of chocolate
12. Break up the remaining chocolate and repeat the process: place it on the second cheesecake layer and cover it with the rest of the cream cheese mixture. Cook for another 7 minutes at 200ºC. At the end of this time, your vanilla and chocolate cheesecake will be ready to cool.
13. Cool and Serve the Cheesecake
14. After the air fryer has completed its final cycle, it is essential to let the cheesecake cool for 20 to 30 minutes before removing it from the pan and cutting it into portions. This resting time will allow the cake to gain consistency and make cutting easier.
15. Prepare the orange and raspberry sauce
16. To accompany the cheesecake, a light orange and raspberry sauce will be the perfect finishing touch. Squeeze the orange juice into a bowl, add the honey and mash half the raspberries with a fork. Then, mix in the rest of the whole raspberries just before serving. This sauce will provide a fresh and acidic contrast that will balance the sweetness of the cheesecake.

Recipe Variants

1. While vanilla chocolate cheesecake is delicious as is, you can experiment with other flavor combinations to vary the recipe. Here we leave you some ideas:
2. 1. Strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake
3. Replace the dark chocolate with white chocolate and add a layer of strawberry puree between the cream cheese layers. The result will be a sweeter and fruitier cheesecake.
4. 2. Cappuccino cheesecake
5. Add a tablespoon of instant coffee to the cream cheese mixture to create a cappuccino-flavored cheesecake. You can keep the chocolate layer or replace it with a caramel layer.
6. 3. Lemon and blueberry cheesecake
7. Swap out the vanilla for lemon juice and zest, and replace the chocolate with fresh blueberries. This citrus version is perfect for lovers of fresh and acidic flavors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. 1. Can I use another type of chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
2. Yes, you can replace the dark chocolate with milk chocolate or white chocolate, depending on your preference. You could even add other layers of flavors like caramel or fruit.
3. 2. Is it necessary to let the cheesecake cool before serving?
4. Yes, it is important to let the cheesecake cool for 20 to 30 minutes before cutting. This allows the cake to set and achieve a better cutting consistency.
5. 3. Can I make this recipe in the traditional oven?
6. Yes, if you don’t have an air fryer, you can make this recipe in the oven. Just adjust the cooking time to about 30 minutes at 180ºC for the first layer and an additional 15 minutes for the chocolate layers.