Frozen mojito cheesecake
Frozen mojito cheesecake is a no-bake dessert combining cream cheese, fresh mint, lime juice and a hint of rum on a buttery Granita biscuit base. The Thermomix grinds the biscuits, whips the cream and blends the filling to a velvety consistency, then chills it fast for ideal texture. A refreshing, boozy summer treat.
About this recipe
Frozen mojito cheesecake Thermomix TM7 recipes bring the spirit of the classic Cuban cocktail to your dessert table. This make-ahead dessert layers a buttery Granita biscuit crumb with a frozen filling of cream cheese, pouring cream, fresh mint, lime juice and a splash of rum. With your all-in-one kitchen machine, the work is minimal: the TM7 grinds the biscuits to an even crumb, melts the unsalted butter without watching the pan, and whips the cream to soft peaks before blending everything into a silky, scoopable mixture. The cooling function then chills the filling rapidly, giving that ice-cream-like consistency without an ice-cream maker. Serve it straight from the freezer at summer barbecues, garden parties or festive dinners — the fresh mint and lime keep it bright while the rum adds a grown-up warmth. If you are searching for an impressive yet easy dessert, this frozen cheesecake is a guaranteed showstopper.
Preparation tips
- Pulse the Granita biscuits in short bursts rather than continuously so the crumb stays coarse enough to give the base a pleasant crunch once the butter sets in the freezer.
- Line the tin with baking paper leaving overhanging edges; this sling makes it easy to lift the frozen mojito cheesecake out whole before slicing with a warm knife for clean portions.
- Bruise the fresh mint lightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture so the oils release flavour, and taste the filling before freezing since cold mutes both mint and lime.
- For an alcohol-free version, simply replace the rum with extra lime juice and a spoonful of tonic or white grape juice; the frozen cheesecake keeps the same refreshing mojito character and becomes kid-friendly.
Recipe variations
- Make it alcohol-free: swap the rum for additional lime juice and a dash of elderflower cordial, keeping the mint-forward mojito flavour while serving a version children and non-drinkers can enjoy.
- Festive winter variant: replace the rum with spiced dark rum or a teaspoon of grated fresh ginger, and decorate the frozen cheesecake with candied lime peel and extra mint for a seasonal dinner-party finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding precision - The Thermomix grinds the Granita biscuits into an even crumb for a firm, crunchy cheesecake base.
- Gentle melting - The TM7 melts the unsalted butter slowly without burning, coating the biscuit crumb evenly.
- Whipping control - The Thermomix whips the pouring cream to soft peaks for a light, airy frozen filling.
- Even blending - The TM7 blends cream cheese, mint and lime juice into a silky, lump-free mojito mixture.
- Rapid chilling - The Thermomix cools the filling quickly so the cheesecake freezes with a smooth, ice-cream texture.
Ingredients
- Granita™ biscuits
- unsalted butter
- caster sugar
- fresh mint
- cream cheese
- lime juice
- white rum
- pouring (whipping) cream