If you love light, cool, and refreshing desserts, these No-Bake Mini Kiwi Cheesecakes are a revelation. They perfectly balance the creamy richness of the cheese filling with the sweet-tart zing of fresh kiwi. This dessert is so delightful, you might actually consider getting up in the middle of the night just to sneak a bite!
Ingredients:
- Crust:
- 5.3 oz (150 g) Bastogne cookies or any crunchy cinnamon/spiced cookie (Graham crackers work well, too)
- 3.5 tbsp (50 g) unsalted butter, melted
- Filling:
- 400 g (about 14 oz) cream cheese (such as Philadelphia or Mascarpone), softened
- ½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 3.5 tbsp (50 ml) heavy whipping cream (or double cream)
- Topping & Decoration:
- 4 ripe kiwi fruit
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust: Crush the cookies finely using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture is uniform.
- Assemble the Base: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place individual pastry rings (or use a single springform pan) on the sheet. Divide the crumb mixture among the rings and press it down firmly with a spoon. Chill the bases in the refrigerator.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and lime juice until the mixture is perfectly creamy and smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture to keep the filling light and airy.
- Decorate with Kiwi: Peel two of the kiwi and slice them in half, then cut the halves into thin, semi-circular slices. Arrange these slices neatly along the inside walls of your pastry rings (or springform pan) so they create a beautiful green frame around the cheesecake.
- Fill and Chill: Carefully spoon the cream cheese mixture into the molds, filling them up to the top. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours—but ideally overnight—to allow them to set completely.
- Final Garnish: Before serving, peel and dice the remaining kiwi. Top the cheesecakes with the diced kiwi and serve chilled.
Enjoy No-Bake Mini Kiwi Cheesecakes – exquisite, no-fuss tropical dessert!
