Durian is a seasonal tropical fruit found in the Southeast Asia regions of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and a few other countries. The fruit is also known as king of fruits and has pointy thorns all over its skin. It grows on tall trees and is green in color. Most fruits are round in shape and are also the size of watermelons although there are also those which are irregularly shaped. The fruit is made up of individual segments and within each segment, there are about 2 to 4 pieces of durian flesh. Each piece has a brown seed in the core. The skin and seeds are discarded and it is the creamy custard-like flesh that is consumed. Durian is a very controversial fruit. There are some people who totally love the fruit and are willing to pay a high price for a good variety, while some others totally despise it. This is due to its pungent smell which is totally off putting for some. There are many varieties of durians and the price of durian vary quite substantially between each variety. Musang King durian is a famous variant in Malaysia and hard core durian lovers often times are willing to pay the high price for the high-end varieties. So if you are one of the durian lovers, this durian cheesecake is another good way to enjoy the fruit besides eating it on its own.