Description
A light and fruity no-bake cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, fresh kiwi slices, and a glossy cherry garnish.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 3–4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup kiwi jelly or neutral fruit glaze
- Fresh cherries, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well and press firmly into the base of a springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes to set.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until mixture is smooth and airy.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
- Arrange kiwi slices on top in overlapping circles. Warm the jelly slightly and brush it over the kiwi slices for a glossy finish.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and piped whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Kiwi jelly adds shine and preserves the fruit topping—substitute with apricot jam if needed.
- For a firmer texture, add 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin dissolved in warm water to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg