Cheesecake with Guava Paste

Do you love the traditional guava paste with manchego cheese? Then you can't miss making this Cheesecake with Guava Paste. Although it looks complicated, it is a very easy recipe to cook, and it creates a spectacular combination of flavors. Give a twist to the traditional cheesecake with this Cheesecake with Guava Paste, to prepare it you won't need to use your oven, it cooks in a double boiler, making it even easier to make. What do you think of the twist we gave to this recipe? Does it sound tempting?
Ingredients
10
Servings
  • 2 cups cinnamon cookies, ground
  • 1 cup butter, melted, for the base
  • 4 cups cream cheese
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder, hydrated and melted
  • 300 grams guava paste
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder, hydrated and melted for the guava paste
  • 3 guavas, sliced, for decoration
  • 1/2 cups walnuts, for decoration
Preparation
3h 40 mins
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  • In a food processor, process the cookies for 3 minutes. Mix with the butter until you get a dough.
  • Pour the mixture into a springform pan and press until compact to form a base.
  • For the cheesecake, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar for 5 minutes until fluffy, add the vanilla extract and the heavy cream, beat for 7 more minutes.
  • Add the gelatin, beat for 2 minutes until integrated.
  • Pour over the cookie base and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Place the guava paste in a double boiler, cook for 10 minutes until dissolved, add the gelatin, let cool.
  • Pour over the cheesecake and refrigerate for 1 more hour or until set.
  • Unmold and decorate with slices of guava and walnuts.

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