Condensed Milk Cheesecake with Fresh Berries & Passion Fruit Topping
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) digestive biscuits or graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
For the Fruit Topping (from the image)
- 5–6 fresh strawberries, whole with tops on
- 6–8 fresh raspberries
- 2 fresh passion fruits, pulp scooped out
- 1/2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 tablespoons berry sauce or raspberry coulis (optional, for drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons biscuit crumbs or crumble topping for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
Crush the biscuits
Start by crushing the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs. You can do this using a food processor, or place the biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Combine the crust ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the crushed crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using). Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the crust into a pan
Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan using the back of a spoon or glass.
Chill the crust
Place the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
Prepare the cream cheese
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the sweetened condensed milk
Pour in the condensed milk and mix until fully combined.
Incorporate the sour cream
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Add the eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
Add lemon juice
If using, mix in the lemon juice.
Fill the crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool gradually
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
Chill
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Add the Fruit Topping
Prepare the topping
- Wash and dry the strawberries and raspberries.
- Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the pulp.
Decorate the cheesecake
- Pipe or spoon whipped cream around the top of the cheesecake.
- Arrange the strawberries evenly around the cake.
- Place raspberries between the strawberries.
- Spoon the passion fruit pulp over the center and slightly over the whipped cream.
- Drizzle with berry sauce for extra color and flavor.
- Sprinkle biscuit crumbs or crumble topping around the edges.