Description
Tropical Milk Tea Cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert that combines the rich flavor of milk tea with tropical fruits, silky cream cheese filling, and a buttery biscuit crust. Finished with whipped cream, fresh mango, pineapple, and toasted coconut, this refreshing cheesecake is perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups digestive biscuit or graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- For the Milk Tea Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk tea powder or 2 strongly brewed black tea bags (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin, bloomed in 3 tablespoons cold water (optional for a firmer set)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1/2 cup diced ripe mango
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple, well drained
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Fresh mango cubes
- Fresh pineapple pieces
- 2 tablespoons toasted shredded coconut
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the biscuit crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and prepared milk tea. Beat until fully combined.
- If using gelatin, dissolve the bloomed gelatin and mix it into the cheesecake mixture.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the filling until light and fluffy.
- Fold in the diced mango and well-drained pineapple.
- Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
- Decorate with whipped cream, fresh mango, pineapple, toasted coconut, and mint before serving.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Drain the pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture in the filling.
- Use strong black tea such as Assam or Ceylon for the most authentic milk tea flavor.
- Gelatin is optional but provides cleaner slices.
- For extra tropical flavor, add a teaspoon of coconut extract to the filling.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired