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Emerald Kiwi Lime Cheesecake Pyramids with Crystal Glaze

A stunning dessert featuring creamy kiwi-lime cheesecake in pyramid form, with a sweet kiwi center and emerald crystal glaze on a crunchy cookie base.

  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Kiwi Lime Cheesecake Filling:
  • 12 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 2 ripe kiwis, pureed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • For the Kiwi Center:
  • 2 kiwis, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • For the Emerald Crystal Glaze:
  • 1 cup white chocolate, melted
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 3 tbsp warm water
  • Green natural food coloring, as needed
  • For the Crunch Base:
  • 1 cup vanilla cookie crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • For Garnish (optional):
  • Kiwi slices
  • Lime zest curls
  • Sugar crystal shards

Instructions

  1. 1. Bloom gelatin in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2. Cook diced kiwi, honey, lime juice, cornstarch, and water for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
  3. 3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, kiwi puree, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. 4. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into the cheesecake mixture.
  5. 5. Stir in dissolved gelatin until fully combined.
  6. 6. Fill pyramid silicone molds halfway with the cheesecake mixture.
  7. 7. Add a spoonful of kiwi center to each mold.
  8. 8. Cover with remaining cheesecake mixture and freeze until firm.
  9. 9. Mix melted white chocolate, condensed milk, dissolved gelatin, and green coloring until smooth and glossy.
  10. 10. Unmold the frozen pyramids and place on a wire rack.
  11. 11. Pour the emerald glaze evenly over each pyramid.
  12. 12. Combine cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt, then press into pyramid-sized bases.
  13. 13. Place each glazed pyramid on a prepared base.
  14. 14. Garnish with kiwi slices, lime zest curls, and sugar crystal shards.
  15. 15. Chill for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 395
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Protein: 6 g