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No Bake Mini Cheesecakes

No Bake Mini Cheesecakes for Effortless Summer Indulgence

No Bake Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful dessert perfect for summer gatherings without the need for baking.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 grams Digestive Biscuits Can substitute with graham crackers or Nilla wafers if needed.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter Melted to mix well with cookie crumbs.
For the Filling
  • 500 grams Full Fat Cream Cheese At room temperature for easy blending.
  • 100 grams White Sugar Castor sugar works well too.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice preferred.
  • 250 ml Thickened Cream Substitute with heavy cream if necessary.
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 200 grams Fresh Berries Strawberries, blueberries, or seasonal fruit.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mini Cheesecake Molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs. Melt the unsalted butter, pour into crumbs, and mix until resembling wet sand. Press into mini cheesecake molds. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Beat room temperature cream cheese with sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in vanilla extract and lemon juice, mixing well.
  3. Whip the thickened cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, being careful not to over-whip.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined and fluffy.
  5. Spoon the creamy filling onto the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours until set.
  7. Once set, remove from molds, decorate with fresh berries, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Don't over-whip the cream to avoid graininess. Chill the crust for structure, and add toppings before serving.

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