Rich & Moist Kabocha Squash Cheesecake

Kabocha squash is a Japanese variety of winter squash that has a naturally sweet flavor and smooth texture, making it perfect for desserts like cheesecake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Rich & Moist Kabocha Squash Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking, Mixing Cuisine: American, Japanese Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 300 gram Kabocha Squash
• 200 gram Cream Cheese
• 150 gram Sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 50 gram All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 100 gram Whipped Cream
• 4 tablespoon Caramel Sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Cut the kabocha squash into small pieces and steam until tender. Remove the skin and mash the flesh.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed kabocha squash, flour, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the kabocha mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 10 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. Serve the cheesecake chilled, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.