- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Quick summary
“A light and refreshing cheesecake with fruit gelatin, perfect for a hot day. It is worth it for the creamy texture and vibrant fruit flavor.”
What you need to know
- Base de biscoitos e manteiga fornece um fundo crocante
- Gelatina de frutas adiciona um sabor refrescante
- Frutas picadas dão textura e cor
- Fica firme na geladeira, ideal para festas
Ingredients
Main
- 200g water and salt crackers
- 100g of melted butter
- 300g of cream cheese
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 small carton of cream
- 1 small packet of fruit-flavored gelatin powder (or 1 small box of ready-made gelatin)
- Chopped fruits to taste (strawberry, kiwi, pineapple)
Instructions
Principal
- Start by crushing the cookies in the food processor until they become a fine flour. Mix with the melted butter until a dough forms.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a removable-bottom pan and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, hydrate the gelatin as indicated on the package.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the condensed milk until you get a homogeneous mixture.
- Add the heavy cream and the hydrated gelatin, mixing well.
- Pour the mixture over the already cold cookie dough.
- Finish with the chopped fruits on top before placing in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the mixture is firm.
- Unmold carefully and serve chilled.
Chef's tips
- Use gelatina pronta para economizar tempo
- Leve a forma à geladeira antes de desenformar para facilitar
- Verifique a consistência da gelatina antes de adicionar para evitar sobrecocer
Variations
- Adicione uma camada de chocolate ao leite entre a base e a massa
- Use diferentes sabores de gelatina, como maracujá ou laranja
- Inclua nozes picadas para dar mais crocância
Substitutions
- Biscoitos tipo água e sal podem ser substituídos por aipo picado
- Cream cheese pode ser substituído por ricota
- Leite condensado pode ser reduzido se preferir um cheesecake mais cremoso
How to store
Leave the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fruit topping should be done at the time of serving.
Can it be frozen?
Not recommended, as it may alter the texture and consistency of the cheesecake.
What to serve with
Serve with strawberry ice cream or a slice of Sicilian lemon.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make this cheesecake with other flavors of gelatin?
Yes, you can try flavors like strawberry, orange or passion fruit to vary the flavor.
How long can I keep this cheesecake in the refrigerator?
The cheesecake must be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Can I replace the heavy cream with another type of milk?
We do not recommend it, as the heavy cream helps give the correct consistency to the cheesecake. Use ricotta as an alternative if you prefer.
Can cheesecake be frozen?
It is not recommended to freeze this cheesecake, as the texture may be affected when defrosting.
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