Fiesta Mandarin Cheesecake Recipe

Not your usual cheesecake but a definite must-try!


Categories Dessert, Fruit & Del Monte Fruit Cocktail
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time
Serving Size 8
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Ingredients


    Topping

    • 1 can DEL MONTE Fiesta Mandarin Orange Fruit Cocktail (432g), drained, reserve syrup
    • 1 Tbsp cornstarch

    • Graham Crust

      • 1 cup graham crackers, crushed
      • 1/4 cup sugar, white
      • 6 Tbsp butter, unsalted, melted

      • Cheesecake

        • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
        • 1/4 cup orange concentrate
        • 1/4 cup condensed milk, sweetened
        • 2 packs all-purpose cream (250ml), chilled and whipped

Cooking Tools Needed

    • Can Opener
    • Measuring Cup
    • Measuring Spoon
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Pyrex Dish
    • Rubber Spatula
    • Scissors
    • Strainer
    • Whisk

Preparation

1. For Topping: Simmer reserved fruit cocktail syrup with the dissolved cornstarch until thick. Let it cool then add the drained DEL MONTE Fiesta Mandarin Orange Fruit Cocktail. Set aside.
2. For Graham Crust: In a bowl, mix crushed graham, sugar, and melted butter until well incorporated. Press evenly into the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch glass dish or pan. Set aside.
3. For the Cheesecake: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, orange concentrate, and condensed milk until well incorporated. Fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Pour mixture into the prepared crust and smooth it out evenly. Set aside and chill. When firm, top with the prepared Fiesta Mandarin topping.