FruityCake Fiesta—Dessert for 8
FruityCake Fiesta is a delightful dessert combining American cheesecake and French fruit salad. This fusion features a creamy, rich cheesecake base topped with a vibrant medley of fresh fruits, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Meal Type
Dessert
Cuisine
American French Fusion
Servings
8
Food Stars
Fruit salad, cheesecake
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C)
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar; mix well
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the greased springform pan, creating an even layer
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside to cool
- In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together 16 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth
- Add in 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan; use a rubber spatula to spread it evenly
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly when shaken gently; remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for best results
- Before serving, arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, sliced kiwi and orange segments on top of the chilled cheesecake in a decorative pattern
- Drizzle with 2 tbsp honey before slicing and serving
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- Add 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
- Add 1/4 tsp ground coffee
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp orange marmalade
🧂 Salty
- Add 1/4 tsp salt to graham cracker crust mixture
- Add 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese to cream cheese mixture
- Replace unsalted butter with salted butter
🍋 Sour
- Add 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Add 1/4 cup lime juice
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Add zest of 1 lemon
- Add zest of 1 lime
🌶️ Spicy
- Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon to graham cracker crust mixture
- Add 1/4 tsp ground ginger to cream cheese filling
- Add 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper to cream cheese filling
- Add 1/4 tsp grated orange zest to honey drizzle
🍬 Sweet
- Increase granulated sugar to 1/2 cup in crust mixture
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar to fruit topping
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup apricot preserves, warmed
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp fish sauce to cream cheese mixture
- Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to cream cheese mixture
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
🍸 Alcoholic
- Moscato d’Asti: The light sweetness and fruity notes complement the fruit flavors in the FruityCake Fiesta
- Prosecco: The refreshing bubbles and crisp acidity balance the richness of the cream cheese
- Rosé Sangria: The combination of rosé wine, fresh fruit, and a touch of sweetness enhances the fruity elements of the dessert
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Sparkling Lemonade: The refreshing citrus flavor complements the fruity elements of the FruityCake Fiesta
- Iced Green Tea: The mild, earthy taste of green tea balances the sweetness of the dessert
- Strawberry-Banana Smoothie: The fruity flavors in the smoothie enhance and echo the berry components in the FruityCake Fiesta
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🥓 Keto
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol in crust
- Replace 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 3/4 cup erythritol in cream cheese mixture
- Remove honey
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Decrease granulated sugar to 1/2 cup in cream cheese mixture
- Add 1 tsp lemon zest to cream cheese mixture
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios to fruit topping
🥑 Paleo
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- Replace granulated sugar in crust with 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- Replace cream cheese with 16 oz cashew cream cheese alternative
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup coconut cream
- Replace granulated sugar in filling with 3/4 cup honey
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed
🌱 Vegan
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- Replace cream cheese with 16 oz vegan cream cheese
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup vegan sour cream
- Replace eggs with 3 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 9 tbsp water
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp agave syrup
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes needed
🥩 Whole30
- Remove graham cracker crumbs
- Replace with 2 cups almond flour
- Remove granulated sugar
- Replace with 1/4 cup date paste for crust
- Replace cream cheese with 16 oz cashew cream
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup coconut cream
- Remove granulated sugar in filling
- Replace with 3/4 cup date paste for filling
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Remove honey
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup raw honey
- Replace 16 oz cream cheese with 16 oz Greek yogurt
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Add 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- Replace all-purpose flour with 1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with erythritol
- Replace sour cream with lactose-free yogurt
- Replace heavy cream with lactose-free milk
- Remove raspberries
- Remove blackberries
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol for crust
- Replace 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol for filling
- Replace honey with 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup coconut sugar
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Decrease granulated sugar in crust to 2 tbsp
- Replace cream cheese with 16 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease granulated sugar in filling to 1/2 cup
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups rolled oats
- Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Decrease granulated sugar in crust to 2 tbsp
- Replace 16 oz cream cheese with 16 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- Decrease granulated sugar in filling to 1/2 cup
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup skim milk
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol in crust
- Replace granulated sugar with 3/4 cup erythritol in cream cheese mixture
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup skim milk
- Use low-fat cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Replace 16 oz cream cheese with 16 oz low-fat cream cheese
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- Replace 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/2 cup skim milk
🦠 Immune System
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey in crust
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup honey in filling
- Add 1 tsp grated ginger to filling
- Add 1/2 tsp ground turmeric to filling
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/2 cup unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup lactose-free Greek yogurt
- Replace 16 oz cream cheese with 16 oz lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free milk
- Remove blackberries
- Remove raspberries
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol for crust
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol for filling
- Decrease cream cheese to 8 oz
- Increase sour cream to 2 cups
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Omit oranges
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/2 cup coconut oil
- Replace cream cheese with 16 oz lactose-free cream cheese
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup lactose-free sour cream
- Replace heavy cream with 1/2 cup lactose-free heavy cream
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol in crust
- Replace granulated sugar with 3/4 cup erythritol in cream cheese mixture
- Replace sour cream with 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Decrease heavy cream to 1/4 cup
- Add 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk to cream cheese mixture
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace 16 oz cream cheese with 16 oz pasteurized cream cheese
- Replace 1 cup sour cream with 1 cup pasteurized sour cream
- Replace 3 large eggs with 3 large pasteurized eggs
Beti’s Reflections
It was a warm summer afternoon when I stumbled upon the inspiration for this Fruity Cake Fiesta recipe. As I wandered through a bustling French market, the vibrant colors of fresh fruits caught my eye, and I knew I had to create a dessert that would bring together the best of American and French cuisines. And so, the Fruity Cake Fiesta was born – a delightful fusion of American cheesecake and French fruit salad that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
This scrumptious dessert serves eight people and is perfect for those who love indulging in creamy, rich cheesecake topped with a vibrant medley of fresh fruits. However, please note that this recipe is not suitable for those with allergies or dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, vegan, or low-fat diets.
The key ingredients in our Fruity Cake Fiesta recipe include graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, heavy cream, and an assortment of fresh fruits like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi and oranges. The graham cracker crust provides a deliciously crunchy base for the smooth and creamy cheesecake filling made from cream cheese and sour cream. The combination of summer berries along with kiwi orange honey drizzle adds a refreshing burst of flavor to this baked fruit topped cheesecake.
To make this delightful dessert:
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl before pressing it into the bottom of your greased pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes before setting aside to cool.
- In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese with sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing well, then pour in heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly when shaken gently.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, arrange your fresh fruit on top of the chilled cheesecake in a decorative pattern and drizzle with honey.
And there you have it – an easy homemade Fruity Cake Fiesta that’s perfect for your next summer gathering or as a colorful fruit cheesecake dessert to brighten up any day. With its harmonious blend of flavors and textures, this sweet summer dessert idea is sure to become a favorite among your friends and family. So go ahead, indulge in this Fruity Cake Fiesta party treat and enjoy baking with seasonal fruits!
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