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Mini Lime and Basil Cheesecakes

The world-renowned basil used in many savoury and sweet dishes too, discover this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

For the base:
  • 200g biscuits
  • 125 g butter at room temperature
For the cream:
  • 5 gelatine leaves
  • 20g basil
  • 1 can of condensed milk
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 200g cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 1 pack of fresh cheese, whipped
  • Silicone or metal muffin moulds

Preparation Method

  1. Chop the biscuits with the butter until you have a very fine grit. Line the muffin tins with a tablespoon of biscuits in each one. Press the pastry well.
  2. Hydrate the gelatine leaves in cold water. Drain.
  3. Whip the cream. Place the basil in a food processor and blend until pureed. Add the condensed milk, the cheese, and the zest and juice of the limes.
  4. Add the vanilla and salt. Fold in the cream.
  5. Warm the gelatine just a little in the microwave with a spoonful of water.
  6. Add it to the cream and mix well, so that the gelatine is well mixed with the cream.
  7. Fill the molds with the cream and refrigerate for at least six hours.
  8. Remove from the mold and serve decorated with basil leaves.
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