Description
These colorful and refreshing No-Bake Dragon Fruit Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful treat for any occasion. With a creamy filling and vibrant dragon fruit layer, they are not only delicious but also visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the cheesecake filling:
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1/2 cup dragon fruit puree (use pink dragon fruit for vibrant color)
- 1/4 cup dragon fruit chunks (optional for texture)
For the dragon fruit layer:
- 1/2 cup dragon fruit puree
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons hot water
For garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Dragon fruit slices
- Fresh mint leaves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press this mixture into the bottoms of mini cheesecake molds (or a muffin tin with liners) to form the crust.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream and dragon fruit puree. If desired, fold in the dragon fruit chunks for added texture.
- Spoon this mixture over the chilled crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to allow the filling to set.
- Create the dragon fruit layer:
- Dissolve the gelatin (or agar-agar) in the hot water.
- Mix the gelatin solution with the dragon fruit puree and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gently pour this mixture over the set cheesecake layer to create a vibrant top.
- Return the cheesecakes to the fridge to set for another hour.
- Garnish and serve:
- Once fully set, carefully remove the mini cheesecakes from their molds.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, dragon fruit slices, mint leaves, and a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.
Notes
These mini cheesecakes are perfect for parties, celebrations, or simply a sweet treat to enjoy at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg