Avocado Cheesecake with Cherry Tomato Jam

Serves: 12

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
14 oz. cream cheese
2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados*, peeled and seeded
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 Eggs
1 tsp. lemon zest
Graham Cracker Crust (see make-ahead recipe below)
Tomato-Vanilla Jam (see make-ahead recipe below)

Graham Cracker Crust

1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter
1 Tbsp. butter, to grease pan

Tomato-Vanilla Jam

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 vanilla bean, split
4 cups red cherry tomatoes, cut in half

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.