Damien Pichon adapted by JojoM

A show-stopping upside-down cheesecake with a coconut Speculoos crust, light cream cheese mousse, and tangy red berry-lime confit. Elegant and delicious.
Looking for a dessert that combines elegance, creativity, and pure indulgence? This Upside-Down Red Berry Cheesecake is exactly that! With a crunchy coconut Speculoos crust, a silky cream cheese mousse, and a tangy red berry-lime confit insert, this cheesecake flips tradition on its head—literally. Perfect for celebrations, dinner parties, or when you want to impress your guests with a modern French-style cake. 🎂✨
This recipe takes cheesecake to the next level—a balance of tradition and French patisserie finesse. 🇫🇷
When combined, they create a multi-textured, flavor-packed bite that feels like summer and luxury in one forkful. 🌞
Little details like these elevate your cheesecake from good to unforgettable. 🌟
This upside-down cheesecake is best served chilled but not frozen, with its layers distinct and flavors balanced. Garnish with:
The Upside-Down Red Berry Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert—it’s a culinary statement. Its playful presentation and luxurious taste will wow anyone lucky enough to share a slice. If you’re passionate about French cheesecake recipes and want something beyond the ordinary, this is the masterpiece to try.
Would you dare flip your cheesecake upside-down? 😉
A show-stopping upside-down cheesecake with a coconut Speculoos crust, light cream cheese mousse, and tangy red berry-lime confit. Elegant and delicious.

Freeze the berry confit insert overnight for easier assembly.
Use a hot knife for perfectly clean slices when serving.
Toast the coconut until golden for deeper flavor.
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Mix baked pâte sucrée crumbs, toasted coconut, and crushed Speculoos.
Stir in melted butter until well combined.
Press into a 20 cm ring, forming sides and base, and prepare a 16 cm disk for closing.
Heat cream and milk, then whisk into egg yolks and sugar.
Cook to 85°C, stir in melted gelatin, then blend until smooth.
Once cooled, fold in whipped cream and cream cheese until fluffy.
Warm raspberry and cherry purées with glucose to 40°C.
Mix sugar with pectin and whisk into purée.
Bring to a boil, add gelatin, then pour into a 16 cm silicone mold and freeze.
Line the crust base with diced fresh strawberries.
Pipe in a layer of cheesecake mousse, then place frozen berry insert.
Cover with more mousse and close with the crust disk.
Freeze until set, then unmold and serve chilled.
8/21/2025
J’ai testé avec mascarpone à la place du cream cheese, délicieux 😍.
7/3/2025
Tellement original, ça me rappelle une tarte tatin version cheesecake 🔥.
5/12/2025
Magnifique idée, le rendu est spectaculaire et gourmand !
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Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
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