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Biscoff Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
Ravi Sharma

Biscoff Gulab Jamun Cheesecake (No-Bake)

A creamy, no-bake cheesecake with a spiced Biscoff base and soft gulab jamun pieces hidden inside. A easy fusion dessert for Diwali that needs no oven.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cool Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 256

Ingredients
  

For The Base
  • 200 g Biscoff biscuits crushed
  • 80 g butter melted
For The Filling
  • 250 g cream cheese at room temperature
  • 200 ml cold whipping cream
  • ½ cup Biscoff spread
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 8-10 small gulab jamuns drained, patted dry and halved
For The Topping
  • 2-3 tbsp Biscoff spread melted
  • A few crushed Biscoff biscuits

Method
 

  1. Mix the crushed Biscoff biscuits with the melted butter until they look like wet sand. Press firmly into the base of a 6 to 7 inch tin lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain the gulab jamuns, pat them very dry with a tissue, and cut each one in half.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, Biscoff spread and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip the cold cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture in two batches.
  5. Spread half the filling over the chilled base. Arrange the gulab jamun halves in a single layer, then cover with the remaining filling and smooth the top.
  6. Chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until completely set.
  7. Remove from the tin. Drizzle with warm melted Biscoff spread and sprinkle with crushed biscuits.
  8. Slice with a warm, clean knife, wiping it between cuts.

Notes

  • Pat the gulab jamuns very dry. Extra syrup makes the layer watery and can stop the cheesecake from setting well.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and cold cream for the best set.
  • Fold the cream gently so the filling stays light and fluffy.
  • Reduce the powdered sugar to 2 tbsp if your gulab jamuns are very sweet.
  • Biscoff biscuits and spread are widely sold as vegan, but labels differ by country. Check the pack if serving anyone with dietary needs. This recipe is not vegan as written because of the cream cheese, cream and butter.
  • Make-ahead: prepare a day before for the cleanest slices.
  • Storage: keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Not recommended for freezing, as the gulab jamuns can turn spongy.