Durian Puree Cheesecake

This exotic fruit from Southeast Asia is noted for its pungent smell and nutty, slightly sweet flesh. Used as fresh, canned or frozen puree, durian adds subtle flavor to a standard creamy cheesecake baked in a prepared graham cracker crust.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 448 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 7 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon durian or banana extract
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup pureed fresh durian

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

Step 2

If not using canned or frozen durian puree, cut into husk of a durian fruit and remove one segment of the pulpy inner flesh. Place in a bowl and use a fork to mash the flesh. Reserve 1/4 cup.

Step 3

Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the condensed milk and continue beating until smooth. Beat in pureed durian, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and durian or banana extract. Pour the batter into prepared graham cracker crust.

Step 4

Bake 1 hour or until filling is set and edges are lightly browned. Serve warm or chill overnight in the refrigerator.