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Mini Passionfruit Cheesecakes with Condensed Milk

Delightful mini cheesecakes that fuse the tangy sweetness of passionfruit with the creamy richness of cheesecake, all nestled in a buttery biscuit shell.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 g plain sweet biscuits (Arrowroot or Marie), finely crushed
  • 100 g unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 395 g can sweetened condensed milk
  • 250 g cream cheese, softened Ensure at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice (80 mL)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Passionfruit Topping
  • 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (fresh or canned) (125 mL)
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp cornflour mixed with 2 tsp water

Method
 

Preparation of the Base
  1. Gently line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cupcake cases.
  2. In a bowl, combine the finely crushed biscuits with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Distribute this mixture evenly among the muffin cases, pressing firmly to create a base.
  4. Refrigerate the bases while preparing the filling.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract and lemon juice, stirring until slightly thickened.
Fill and Chill
  1. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over each biscuit base, smoothing the tops.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until firm.
Prepare the Passionfruit Topping
  1. In a saucepan, heat passionfruit pulp with caster sugar until dissolved.
  2. Add cornflour slurry and stir until thickened.
  3. Set aside to cool.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Once cheesecakes are firm, spoon the cooled passionfruit topping over each.
  2. Chill for another 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator up to three days inside their cases, covered with film. Optionally garnish with zest or fruit slices before serving.