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Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake

Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake that Everyone Will Love

This Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake combines the tartness of rhubarb with a creamy filling, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crumble
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar for crumble
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh rhubarb
  • 3/4 cup sugar for filling
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
  • 1/4 cup water
For the Base
  • 1 cup digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake
  • 16 ounces soft cheese preferably Philadelphia cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar for cheesecake filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chilled cream whipping cream

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform tin
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Tray
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Prepare the crumble topping by mixing flour and sugar, rubbing in cold butter until crumbly. Spread onto a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  2. In a saucepan, add chopped rhubarb, sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and water. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until tender. Strain and cool.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  3. Crush digestive biscuits, mix with melted butter, and press firmly into a springform tin. Chill to set.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  4. Beat soft cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Whip chilled cream and gently fold it in to maintain lightness.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  5. Fold in cooled rhubarb into cream cheese mixture, pour over chilled base, and smooth top.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  6. Sprinkle the cooled crumble over the top. Cover and chill for at least 5-6 hours or preferably overnight.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake
  7. Before serving, let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, slice with a hot knife, and serve with whipped cream or berries.
    Delicious Rhubarb Crumble Cheesecake

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Strain the rhubarb well after cooking. Chill overnight for best flavors. Use a hot knife for clean slices.

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