Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Apricots and Cream Cheese Cake, a harmonious blend of tangy apricots and creamy cheesecake filling, enveloped in a buttery graham cracker crust. This delectable treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a sweet indulgence.
Discover a collection of irresistible recipes within this article, each offering a unique twist on the classic Apricots and Cream Cheese Cake. From the traditional apricot filling to variations featuring peaches, raspberries, and even a gluten-free option, there's a recipe for every taste and dietary preference.
APRICOT CHEESECAKE
I entertain frequently. My guests always expect me to create something new, a real showstopper! Here is my latest creation. Decorate with whipped cream just before serving.
Provided by Linda M. Malek
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 8h48m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine almond flour, brown sugar, and almonds in a bowl. Add melted butter; stir with a fork until the mixture resembles wet sand. Spread on the bottom of the parchment-lined pan.
- Combine apricots and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer until very soft, about 10 minutes. Drain; mash apricots into a pulp. Add amaretto; mix well. Sweeten with 1 teaspoon white sugar.
- Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup sour cream, cornstarch, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Add eggs one at a time; mix well. Fold in 2 tablespoons of apricot pulp; reserve remainder for topping. Pour cheesecake batter into the pan, covering the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are puffed and surface of cheesecake is firm except for a small spot in the center that will jiggle when the pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes.
- Beat 1 1/2 cups sour cream, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together until combined. Remove cheesecake from the hot oven; spoon topping over the surface and return cake to the oven for 8 minutes more.
- Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours. Top with remaining apricot pulp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 130.1 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 221 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
APRICOT CHEESE LOAF
A fruit-laden and slightly tart loaf. Excellent with tea or coffee.
Provided by Carol
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
- Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.
- In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.1 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 303.7 mg, Sugar 30.4 g
APRICOT CHEESECAKE
Sweet-tart apricot jam is the perfect counterpoint to classic creamy cheesecake. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment round.
- Make the crust: Stir together graham-cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Wrap the exterior of the springform pan with a double layer of foil. Set a kettle of water to boil. With an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce to low speed; add sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add the salt and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until just combined (do not over-mix). Pour the cream cheese filling over crust.
- Set springform pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 75 minutes.
- Transfer springform pan to a wire rack and remove foil; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 24 hours. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen before unmolding.
- Make the topping: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let soften for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the apricot preserves over medium-low until warm, about 2 minutes. Add softened gelatin and stir to combine. Let cool slightly and then strain over cheesecake. Spread into an even layer and chill to set, about 2 hours.
APRICOT-AND-CREAM CHEESE SQUARES
A new take on an old favorite, this modern riff on the apricot-cheese Danish skips the complicated layered dough of the original for a simple focaccia dough. And rather than forming individual pastries, it's baked in a 9-by-13-inch pan and cut into squares. Another thing that makes this recipe easy on the cook, we use canned or jarred apricots rather than fresh.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield Makes 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the dough-hook attachment, combine yeast, 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees), and pinch of sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Beat on low speed while adding 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Slowly add flour while beating until mixture just comes together. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until dough is soft and elastic, 3 minutes.
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking pan with 3 tablespoons oil. Transfer dough to pan; press to edges with your hands (being careful not to tear). Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees with a rack in lower third. Press dimple-like indentations all over dough with your fingers. Stir together cream cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar; dot all over dough. Arrange 12 apricot halves on top in a 3-by-4 grid formation. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until puffed, 30 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown on top, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer with two large spatulas to a wire rack. Drizzle with honey and oil; let cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
APRICOT-CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
Experience the sweet and tangy flavor of our Apricot-Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Topped with fresh apricots to complement the sweet cream cheese filling, Apricot-Cream Cheese Pound Cake is the perfect way to liven up dessert.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 2h40m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add granulated sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add dry pudding mix and water; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended.
- Pour 2/3 of the batter into greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan. Use back of spoon to make "trench" in center of batter; spoon preserves into trench. Cover with remaining batter. Gently spread batter to completely cover preserves, being careful to not allow preserves to not touch sides of pan.
- Bake 1 hour 15 min. to 1 hour 25 min. or until toothpick inserted near center of cake comes out clean. Cool cake in pan 15 min. Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife. Invert onto wire rack; gently remove pan. Cool cake completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5148 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g
CREAM CHEESE -APRICOT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING
I adapted this recipe from an old new England magazine about 8 years ago. This recipe was from a country Inn in VT. Cream cheese is mixed in to the batter. It is a really buttery sweet cake,and very tasty. I added a Cream Cheese icing. That puts it over the top. My daughters says it's addictive.Great with a cup of coffee after...
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. HEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREE'S IN A SAUCEPAN COMBINE 1/4 CUP OF SUGAR WITH THE CHOPPED APRICOTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS. BOIL REDUCE HEAT TO SIMMER FOR 20 MINUTES.WHILE SIMMERING WORK ON THE REST OF CAKE.
- 2. IN A LARGE BOWL BEAT THE CREAM CHEESE,BUTTER,AND VANILLA UNTIL LIGHT AND FLUFFY. ADD 1 1/2 CUPS OF SUGAR AND CONTINUE TO BEAT UNTIL LIGHT. ADD EGGS 1 AT A TIME.BEAT IN WELL BEFORE EACH EGG IS PUT IN.
- 3. DRAIN THE APRICOTS AND RAISINS AND LET COOL.
- 4. SIFT IN THE FLOUR AND BAKING POWDER,AND REMAINING 1/4 CUP OF SUGAR.ADD GRADUALLY TO THE CREAM MIXTURE. COMBINE WELL.
- 5. FOLD IN THE COOLED APRICOTS,RAISINS,AND NUTS.PUT IN A GREASED AND FLOURED BUNDT PAN AND BAKE 60-70 MINUTES,OR UNTIL PICK COMES OUT CLEAN.COOL AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE REMOVING FROM PAN.TURN OUT TO A WIRE RACK TO FINISH COOLING.
- 6. Make Cream cheese icing. Combine all ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Let icing set.Cut,and serve.
APRICOT CREAM CHEESE BUNDT CAKE
When I took this cake to Church, everyone wanted the recipe...It's very moist, tender and delicious, and one of those cakes that's even better the next day. Hope you try it...I usually use golden raisins in this cake, but was out...either works...or, if you don't like raisins..leave em out and add more apricots. Recipe...
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Spray a bundt cake pan with non stick cooking spray. Set aside
- 2. In a saucepan, add water, apricots, raisins and 1/4 cup sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Drain, set aside.
- 3. In a mixing bowl beat, cream butter, cream cheese and vanilla on high speed until fluffy.
- 4. Add 1 1/2 cups of sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- 5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.
- 6. Sift the flour, remaining sugar and baking powder. Add this to the creamed mixture until well combined.
- 7. Fold in the raisins,apricots and nuts.
- 8. Pour batter into cake pan, spread evenly.
- 9. Bake for 50 - 70 minutes, until pick comes out clean and cake is golden. Mine took 55 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes, before removing from pan. I made a simple glaze from heating some apricot preserves with a small amount of water. Drizzle as you serve... Makes a prettier presentation. Enjoy!
FRUIT KABOBS WITH CREAM CHEESE DIP
These fruity kabobs are so refreshing on a warm day. They're also a quick and easy meal for get-togethers. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/4 cups dip)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, sour cream and extract until smooth. Refrigerate until serving. On 6 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and pineapple. Serve with dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
- Use ripe apricots for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh apricots, you can use frozen or canned apricots that have been drained and patted dry.
- If you want a more tart filling, add a tablespoon or two of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
- For a crunchier topping, use chopped nuts or granola instead of graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will help the filling to set.
Conclusion:
This apricots and cream cheese cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh apricots, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its creamy filling, sweet apricots, and crunchy graham cracker crust, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this apricots and cream cheese cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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