Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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It may look like something you’d see in a patisserie shop window (and it certainly drew a number of oohs and aahs), but this show-stopper Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake was actually a cinch to make.

With its refreshing strawberry and lime flavorings, it’s the perfect summer dessert (even if I am pushing it in Autumn!). But be warned! It’s rich – made with cream cheese, ricotta and cream, a dieter’s friend it ain’t. It’s more of a once-in-a-blue-moon dessert!

I found this lovely unbaked cheesecake recipe on Taste.com.au. I followed it pretty much to the letter though, just quietly, because I had no white rum I subbed in some Triple Sec (a strong, sweet and colorless orange-flavored liqueur). Obviously not a daiquiri then, I hear you say! And you’d be right. So, for the purists out there, I’ve left the recipe as it was intended (though the Triple Sec worked a treat as far as I was concerned!).

Just a few notes. There are meant to be three, not two, layers of savoiardi biscuits. My loaf tin was a little smaller than the one recommended and with all that cheesecake mixture to use up, I chose to go with two biscuit layers instead. However, I’d recommend trying to get the three layers in, as the liqueur soaked sponge was definitely a highlight.

Secondly, I felt that the recipe was a little limited texturally, so I made up a crunchy crumb to serve with it. I used a simple gluten-free crumb recipe I’ve used before in fruit crumbles and simply halved the recipe. I lay the crumb out in a shallow baking dish and placed it in the oven at 180°C (360°F) for about 15 minutes until golden brown. I let it cool completely and scattered a handful of it around each slice of cheesecake when I served it.

Finally, there was a reasonable amount of the liqueur/strawberry sauce (which is totally yum) left over and I drizzled this over top of, and around, each slice of cheesecake when serving. Personally, I felt this one simple trick pulled the dish together and cut through the richness really well. If I make this again, given I’d be dunking an extra layer of biscuits, I’d be tempted to double the sauce recipe so there’s more than enough for those who like their liqueur kick. Enjoy!

Strawberry daiquiri cheesecake

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI CHEESECAKE

Get ready for a burst of summer flavor! This Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake is like your favorite cocktail in dessert form. Creamy cheesecake filling gets a kick from white rum and a sweet-tart strawberry sauce. Layered with rum-soaked sponge fingers, it's like a grown-up version of strawberries and cream. Finish with whipped cream and fresh strawberries for a dessert that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10 Slices
Calories 515 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the sauce:

  • 8.8 oz strawberries
  • 1/2 cup white rum
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water

For the Cheesecake filling

  • 1 tsp powdered gelatine
  • 8.8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup caster sugar
  • 1 tsp finely grated lime rind
  • 8.8 oz fresh ricotta
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 10 fl oz double (heavy) cream, plus 80ml (1/3 cup) extra

To assemble:

  • 8.8 oz packet sponge finger (savoiardi/lady finger) biscuits

To serve:

  • 10 fl oz double (or heavy) cream, whipped (you may not need all of it)
  • Crushed freeze-dried strawberries, to garnish
  • Lime zest, to serve
  • Icing sugar, to dust

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease a 7.5cm (3 inch) deep, 11 x 21cm (4.5 x 8 inch) (base measurement) loaf pan and line with plastic wrap, allowing the long sides to overhang.

For the sauce:

  • Hull half the strawberries (setting aside the remainder for serving). In a blender, puree hulled strawberries and rum until smooth. Strain the puree, discarding the seeds.
  • Combine sugar, lime juice and water in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Stir in the puree until combined. Remove from heat and let it cool.

For the cheesecake filling:

  • Place 2 tablespoons water in a small heatproof bowl. Sprinkle over the gelatine and stir until well combined. Place the bowl inside a larger heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water into the larger bowl until it reaches halfway up the side of the smaller bowl. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 5-minutes or until the gelatine dissolves.
  • Meanwhile, use electric beaters to beat the cream cheese, sugar and lime rind in a bowl for 2-3minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in the ricotta and lime juice until smooth and combined. Put aside.
  • Add the gelatine mixture to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until combined and put aside.
  • Use electric beaters to beat the 300ml (10 fl oz) cream (leaving the extra 80mls unwhipped) in a separate bowl until soft peaks form (make sure not to overbeat – you want softly whipped cream). Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Then fold in the extra 80mls unwhipped cream (this will slacken the mixture a little).

To assemble:

  • Spread roughly one-quarter of the cheesecake filling into prepared pan.
  • Dip sponge fingers, 1 at a time, into the strawberry sauce until softened (only a few seconds is needed)

Nutrition

Calories 515kcal (26%)Carbohydrates 35g (12%)Protein 9g (18%)Fat 36g (55%)Saturated Fat 22g (138%)Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 160mg (53%)Sodium 154mg (7%)Potassium 193mg (6%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 17g (19%)Vitamin A 1468IU (29%)Vitamin C 18mg (22%)Calcium 133mg (13%)Iron 1mg (6%)
Keyword Bailey Irish Creme Cheesecake, Stawberry Chessecake, Strawberry Daiquiri Cheesecake
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About the author
Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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4 responses
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    Greenshoots Photography

    Looks vey tasty, especially like the use of the sponge fingers.

    1. Susan, AKA Kiwicook

      Thanks Keith – much appreciated!

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    Digital Waiter

    this looks so delicious, love to try this.

    1. Susan, AKA Kiwicook

      Thanks – it certainly was delicious!