How to Make a Delicious No-Bake Kiwifruit Cheesecake
Ditch the oven and whip up this delicious Kiwifruit No-Bake Cheesecake in no time! Creamy, tangy, and bursting with kiwifruit goodness, it's the perfect Kiwi summer dessert.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Saucepan
- Electric mixer
- Springform pan
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 150 g plain biscuits, crushed (Nice, plain wine or digestive biscuits)
- 60 g unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 750 g cream cheese softened
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 2 kiwifruit peeled and diced
For the glaze:
- ¼ cup kiwifruit juice
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in whipped cream and diced kiwifruit. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Make the glaze: Combine kiwifruit juice and icing sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves. Let cool slightly. Pour the glaze over the top of the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Decorate with fresh kiwifruit slices before serving.
Notes
Tips:
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best results.
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Don't overmix the filling, or it will become runny.
- If you don't have kiwifruit juice, you can use orange juice or pineapple juice instead.
- For a chocolate twist, add 1/4 cup cocoa powder to the filling.
Variations:
- Use other fruits in the filling, such as feijoa, strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Add a swirl of chocolate or caramel sauce to the top of the cheesecake.
- Top with chopped nuts or granola for added texture.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and fresh fruit.
- Drizzle with additional glaze.
- Cut into squares and serve as finger food.
- This Kiwifruit No-Bake Cheesecake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
So go ahead and give it a try!