1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Prepare Crust: a. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. b. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
3. Make Cheesecake Filling: a. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. b. Add sugar and continue beating until well combined. c. Mix in vanilla extract. d. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. e. Fold in the flour and melon puree until evenly combined.
4. Pour and Bake:
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set, but slightly jiggly.
5. Cool and Chill:
- Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to set completely.
6. Prepare Melon Topping:
- Just before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with diced melon. Drizzle honey or agave syrup over the melon if desired.
7. Slice and Serve:
- Release the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and serve.
8. Enjoy:
- Enjoy your unique and refreshing Melon Cheesecake!
This cheesecake combines the creamy richness of the classic dessert with the sweet and juicy flavor of melon. It’s a perfect dessert for warm days or when you want to try something different.