Cheesecake Uva Verde is a delightful and sophisticated dessert that combines the creamy, rich texture of traditional cheesecake with the refreshing and tangy flavor of green grapes.
This dessert stands out not only for its taste but also for its visually appealing presentation, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or as a centerpiece for gatherings.
Ingredients:
For the cortez:
200g (2 cups) of Graham migas de galletas
100g (alrededor of 1 ⁄2 cup) of mantequilla sin sal, derretida
2 tablespoons of granulado sauce (optional)
For the queso tart recipe:
500g (2 cups) of queso crema, smooth
200 ml (3 ⁄4 cups) of cream weighed or double cream
150g (3 ⁄4 cup) of Azúcar granulada
2 large eggs
2 cucharadas of cornstarch (to help stabilize the queso tarta)
1 cucharadita vanilla extract
Ralladura de limón (optional, for a citrus savory toque)
For the green UV gel topping:
200 g (alrededor de 1 taza) of uvas verdes frescas, a la mitad (las uvas sin semillas funcionan mjor)
50 ml (1 ⁄4 cup) of lima juice (o uva juice for a sweeter savor)
100g (1 ⁄2 cup) of granulated water
1 cucharada of maicena
Some green food coloring options (optional, for a more vibrant topping)
To adorn:
A few mitades or rebanadas of green uva frescas to decorate it superior part
Crema batida (optional)
Some mental or cilantro tips (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1: prepare the corteza
1️⃣ Aplasta las galletas Graham: Empieza por aplastar las galletas graham en finas migas. You can place them in a food processor or put them in a plastic bag that is reelable and aplastic with a rod.
2️⃣ Combine the ingredients of the corteza: in a medium tazón of tamaño, mix the migas of graham galleta with the derretida mantequilla. If you prefer a more sweet cortez, you can also add 2 tablespoons of hot sauce at this stage.
3️⃣Pressure the corteza: toma an 8 or 9-inch wheel slice and press the mixture of the Graham cake to be uniform on the bottom, forming a firm and uniform capa. Use the side of a cuchara or the bottom of a vase to place the corteza firmly. Place the sartén in the fridge to cool the dishes prepared.
Step 2: Hacer el relleno de tarta de queso
4️⃣ Bate el queso crema: en un grand tazón de mezcla, bate el queso cremoso suavizado con una batidora de mano o batidora until quede suave y cremoso, libre de bultos.
5️⃣ Add the azúcar and the corn: gradually add the azúcar and the corn flour, mixed until it is completely incorporated. The corn ayuda has stabilized the queso tarta, giving it a soft texture.
6️⃣ Añade huevos: añade los huevos uno a la vez, batiendo después de pada adición hasta que la mezcla sea suave. Please note that you do not mix too much, so you can incorporate more of the air into the recipe.
7️⃣ Pour the cream into the weight: slowly pour the cream and the vanilla extract, mixed until everything is well combined. For a small citric note, you can also add the ralladura of a limón to this step.
8️⃣ Llena the corteza: leave the prepared corteza of the nevera and add the mixture of queso tarta in the sartén, alisando the upper part with a spatula.
Paso 3: hornear the queso tarta
9️⃣ Preheat the horn: Preheat your horn to 160°C (320°F).
🔟 Horn: place the queso pie in the horn and it will last for 45-55 minutes, until the center is simply placed but with a small drum. We don't want to overheat the queso tarta, but it may break.
1️⃣1️⃣ Brilliant: a vez horneado, apaga el horno y abre ligeramente la puerta, permitiendo queso tarta se frisímentemente aproximadamente a hora. This will help prevent the upper part from breaking. Afterwards, leave the tarta de queso del horno and already cool completely at room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator so that it cools for less than 4 hours or during the night.
Step 4: prepare the green UV gel topping
1️⃣2️⃣ Haze the uva puree: keep the queso tarta cool, you can prepare the uva green cube. In a liqueur or food processor, mix the green uvas with lime zumo (or uva zumo if you prefer a spicy pepper topping) just as sweet.
1️⃣3️⃣ Cooking and topping: add the egg mixture to a small saucepan and add the sauce and the corn. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and turns into a brilliant gel. If you want a more vibrant color, you can add some green coloring options at this stage.
1️⃣4️⃣ Chill the topping: make sure the mixture is cooled, leave the heat and is already cooled at room temperature.
Paso 5: Montar la tarta de queso
1️⃣5️⃣ Add the queso tarta: after the tarta has been completely chilled, extend the green gel chilled evenly on the upper part of the tarta, use a spatula to soften it.
1️⃣6️⃣ Adornation: adorn the tarta de queso with uvas verdes frescas o cortadas a la mitad, unas cuantas cucharadas de crema batida y un rociado de hojas de menta o cilantro para un toque fresco y decorati