No-Bake Ouma Rusk Cheesecake
No-Bake Ouma Rusk Cheesecake is a creamy South African-inspired dessert using crushed Ouma rusks as a base and a tangy, no-bake cream cheese filling. Perfect for easy entertaining or a simple indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: South African
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 packet Ouma rusks, crushed (approximately 2 cups)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
250g cream cheese, softened
1 tin (397g) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine crushed Ouma rusks and melted butter in a bowl until texture resembles wet sand.
- Press mixture into the base of a 20cm (8-inch) springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add condensed milk, vanilla essence, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Remove from pan, garnish with fresh berries, lemon zest, or whipped cream, and serve chilled.
Notes
Fruit Topping: Add fresh berries or fruit compote for garnish.
Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Nutty Crunch: Add chopped nuts to the crust for texture.
Citrus Zest: Use orange or lime zest in filling for variation.
Mini Cheesecakes: Assemble in jars for individual portions.
Store refrigerated up to 5 days; freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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