No-Bake White Chocolate Cheesecakes with Mulled Wine Fruit
Indulge in this elegant dessert that combines creamy white chocolate cheesecake with the festive flavors of mulled wine-infused fruits. These individual cheesecakes are quick to prepare, require no baking, and are perfect for holiday gatherings or romantic dinners.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for the mulled wine topping)
- Total Time: 35 minutes + chilling time
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Base:
- 200g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 300g (10.5 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 100g (3.5 oz) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 200ml (7 fl oz) heavy cream, whipped
- 100g (3.5 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Mulled Wine Fruit Topping:
- 300ml (10 fl oz) red wine
- 75g (2.6 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 150g (5.3 oz) mixed berries (e.g., raspberries, blackberries, or cherries)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into individual serving glasses or ramekins, pressing it down firmly to form the base. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the melted white chocolate, then the whipped cream.
- Spoon or pipe the mixture over the prepared bases. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
- Prepare the Mulled Wine Fruit Topping:
- In a saucepan, combine red wine, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise, and orange zest. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the diced apple and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the mixed berries. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain the liquid if desired, removing spices.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Spoon the mulled wine fruit topping over the chilled cheesecakes just before serving. Optionally garnish with extra orange zest or fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the red wine with grape juice or cranberry juice.
- Use a piping bag for a neater presentation when adding the cheesecake filling.