Easy Guava Swirl Cheesecake (Print version)

Luscious no-bake cheesecake with creamy layers and vibrant guava marmalade swirls for a tropical twist.

# Required ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 7 oz digestive biscuits, crushed (about 14 cookies)
02 - 2.6 oz unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 14 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1 tbsp lime juice

→ Guava Swirl

08 - 6.3 oz guava marmalade
09 - 2 tbsp water

# How to make it:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and lime juice, mixing well.
03 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine guava marmalade and water. Stir until smooth and slightly runny. Allow to cool to room temperature.
05 - Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust. Drizzle half of the guava marmalade over the filling and use a skewer or knife to swirl gently. Add the remaining cheesecake filling and repeat swirling with the rest of the marmalade.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until fully set.
07 - Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan. Slice and enjoy chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The no-bake method means your kitchen stays cool even on sweltering days
  • That tangy lime cuts through the richness like a breeze through palm trees
  • Swirling guava creates restaurant worthy patterns without any artistic skill required
02 -
  • Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape longer than room temperature
  • Overwhipped cream turns grainy and breaks your silky texture
  • Swarls look best when you barely touch the surface with your knife
03 -
  • Set your cream cheese out two hours before starting to avoid lumpy filling
  • The guava layer should be room temperature when swirling for the prettiest patterns
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