Ingredients
For the Carrot Halwa Filling:
- 1 cup Carrot Halwa (prepared)
- ¼ cup Cream cheese, softened
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
Other Ingredients:
- ¼ cup Graham Cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs*
- 1 tablespoon Melted Ghee or Unsalted Butter
- ⅓ cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Confectioners Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Saffron extract or vanilla extract
- Few strands of Saffron
- 1 tablespoon Pistachios or almonds, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker or digestive biscuit crumbs with the melted ghee or unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the base of your serving dish or individual glasses to form an even crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and ground cardamom. Beat until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with confectioners sugar and saffron or vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to maintain the light texture.
- Incorporate carrot halwa: Fold the prepared carrot halwa gently into the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture until fully combined, ensuring the mixture is even and smooth without overmixing.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Spoon the carrot halwa cheesecake filling over the prepared biscuit crust. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle the chopped pistachios or almonds and a few strands of saffron on top for garnish. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set well.
- Serve: Once set, slice or serve portions directly. Enjoy the rich and aromatic no bake carrot halwa cheesecake chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly prepared or store-bought carrot halwa for convenience. If making from scratch, ensure it is well cooled before mixing.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a richer flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by varying confectioners sugar according to your taste and the sweetness of the carrot halwa.
- Melted ghee gives a more authentic flavor to the base compared to butter but either works.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative and use plant-based cream.
- Chilling time is important for the cheesecake to set properly since it is no bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion (Indian-Western)
- Diet: Vegetarian
