Create Irresistible No-Bake Dragon Fruit Mini Cheesecakes Today!
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and the vibrant, tropical flavors of dragon fruit with these irresistible No-Bake Dragon Fruit Mini Cheesecakes. These bite-sized delights are the perfect treat for any occasion, from elegant gatherings to casual get-togethers. With a simple no-bake preparation, you can whip up a batch of these showstopping mini cheesecakes in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup dragon fruit puree
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon gelatin or agar-agar
Instructions
1. Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottoms of mini cheesecake molds or a lined muffin tin. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
2. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice into the cream cheese until smooth.
3. Assemble Cheesecakes: Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts and smooth the tops. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Prepare Dragon Fruit Layer: Bloom gelatin (or agar-agar) in warm water for 5 minutes. Heat gently until dissolved. Mix into the dragon fruit puree along with powdered sugar if using.
5. Add Dragon Fruit Layer: Pour the dragon fruit mixture over the cheesecake layer. Chill for at least 2–3 hours, or until fully set.
6. Serve: Garnish with fresh dragon fruit cubes, mint leaves, or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
To achieve the ideal texture for your No-Bake Dragon Fruit Mini Cheesecakes, be sure to thoroughly chill the crust before adding the filling. This helps the graham cracker base set and hold its shape. For the silkiest, creamiest cheesecake filling, make sure to beat the cream cheese until it’s completely smooth and then gently fold in the whipped cream. Proper chilling is also crucial for the dragon fruit layer to set properly and create a beautiful, glossy finish.
When storing your mini cheesecakes, keep them refrigerated and covered to maintain freshness. They can be enjoyed for up to 5 days, making them a convenient and delightful treat to have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, dragon fruit