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    Flour de Liz » Cheesecake Recipes

    Published: Jul 16, 2020 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Liz Pollio · Leave a Comment

    Avocado Cheesecake

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    The first time I realized avocado works so perfectly in desserts was when I had an avocado popsicle. What I discovered is that avocado works so well in sweet, creamy desserts. So why not in a cheesecake?! And my husband loves tiny, bite-sized desserts, so these mini Avocado Cheesecake bites were born. And like all my recipes, this is so easy to make! I think mashing up the avocado is the most work in this recipe!

    top down view of avocado cheesecakes on a brown wooden cutting board sitting on a white surface. The handle of the cutting board sticks out to the right of the frame, above the board is a green patterned napkin, to the left of the board are more avocado cheesecakes, and below the board is two halves of an avocado.

    Why this recipe works

    Avocado is a creamy fruit, and making it into a creamy dessert like a cheesecake makes it extra creamy! And avocado is a flavor that works so well whether it's savory or sweet, making it the perfect flavor to blend with both the tartness and the sweetness of the cream cheese.

    Ingredients and notes

    Avocado Cheesecakes Ingredients

    Vanilla Wafers - Vanilla wafers make a perfect crumb crust for these cheesecakes. The flavor of the vanilla wafers is very subtle and lets the avocado and cheesecake flavors really shine. Golden Oreos would probably be a delicious substitute if you don't have vanilla wafers!

    Cream Cheese - This is, of course, a key cheesecake ingredient! Cream cheese contributes to the texture of the cheesecake, as well as the tart, tangy flavor.

    Avocado - Avocado is the star of this recipe. This gives the cheesecakes a super creamy texture, and the perfectly delicious cheesecake flavor!

    How to make this recipe

    Crust

    Step 1

    It starts with a basic vanilla wafer crumb crust, combining Nilla wafer crumbs with melted butter.

    Step 2

    You’ll then press the crumb mixture into greased or lined mini muffin cups.

    Cheesecake

    Step 3

    Beat together cream cheese and brown sugar.

    Step 4

    In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, and then add all the remaining ingredients to the eggs and mix. 

    Step 5

    The mixture will be very liquidy, but be sure the avocado is well combined. Pour this into the bowl with the cream cheese and brown sugar, and beat until everything is combined.  This will thicken, but will still be fairly liquidy.

    Step 6

    Pour this mixture into the bowl with the cream cheese and brown sugar, and beat until everything is combined.  This will thicken, but will still be fairly liquidy.

    Step 7

    Pour the avocado mixture on top of each crust, filling each muffin cup to the very top.

    Step 8

    Bake for about 15 minutes.  They’re done when the edges become golden-brown and the centers are mostly set.

    Step 9

    Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely.

    Step 10

    After they’ve cooled, place them in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.

    Close up top down view of avocado cheesecakes on a wooden cutting board

    Recipe FAQs

    What does adding eggs to cheesecakes do?

    The egg helps to stabilize the cheesecake. This will help these little bites hold their shape as little bites.

    What's the difference between baked and no-bake cheesecake?

    Aside from the fact that one is baked and one is not, no-bake cheesecake generally does not have eggs. We, of course, don't want to eat uncooked eggs, so if the cheesecake is not baked, it can't contain egg. Baked cheesecakes also tend to be denser cheesecakes, which I like for this recipe because it really allows us to jam-pack this cheesecake with avocado!

    What happens if you over-mix cheese?

    I wouldn't worry too much about that with this recipe. More air whipped into the recipe can cause the cheesecakes to crack, but this is a fairly liquidy filling so it won't be impacted as much by the extra air. Plus, even if the cheesecake cracks, it will still taste delicious!!!

    Angled view of avocado cheesecakes on a brown wooden cutting board sitting on a white surface. To the top left of the cutting board is two halves of an avocado, and to the right of the avocado is a green patterned cloth napkin.

    Tips & Tricks

    • If you don’t have a food processor to make the crumbs, you can put the Nilla wafers into a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.  Just be cautious of holes in the bag! I usually do this on the floor, but make sure you have a sturdy surface!
    • For slightly bigger cheesecakes, you can use a regular muffin tin instead of a mini muffin pan. These will likely need to bake a little bit longer, and may still have a slight jiggle in the middle when they're done baking. Don't worry, they will set - just not too much jiggle!

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    Avocado Cheesecake

    Bite-sized avocado cheesecakes
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Chill Time4 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 25 mins
    Course: Dessert

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
    • ½ stick butter melted
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
    • 2-4 avocados mashed
    • ¾ cup evaporated milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F.
    • Spray mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
    • Combine wafer crumbs and butter in a small bowl till crumbs are completely moistened.
    • Press crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup and set aside.
    • Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until blended.
    • In a separate bowl, beat eggs.
    • Add remainder of ingredients to the eggs, and mix until combined.
    • Beat egg mixture into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
    • Spoon mixture over crusts, filling to the top of each mini muffin cup.
    • Bake 15 minutes. Edges of cheesecakes should be golden brown and the centers should be set.
    • Cool completely, then refrigerate for several hours.

    Notes

    If you don’t have a food processor to make the crumbs, you can put the Nilla wafers into a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer.  Just be cautious of holes in the bag! I usually do this on the floor, but make sure you have a sturdy surface!
    For slightly bigger cheesecakes, you can use a regular muffin tin instead of a mini muffin pan. These will likely need to bake a little bit longer, and may still have a slight jiggle in the middle when they're done baking. Don't worry, they will set - just not too much jiggle!
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