Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup guava puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Incorporate the guava puree, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh guava puree.
- Chill overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg