Description
A light, refreshing no-bake cheesecake featuring a creamy filling topped with fresh kiwi slices, perfect for warm weather desserts.
Ingredients
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- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 500g cream cheese, softened
- 100g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250ml heavy cream
- 4–5 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed digestive biscuits and melted butter. Press the mixture into the base of a springform pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, bloom the gelatin in 3 tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes. Then, gently heat until fully dissolved.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, then stir in the dissolved gelatin.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, arrange sliced kiwis on top and brush with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm kiwis for best flavor and presentation.
- You can substitute gelatin with agar-agar for a vegetarian version.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg