Bourbon biscuit-crusted individual no-bake cheesecake jars with orange zest is a quick make-ahead creamy dessert perfect for two.
Individual no-bake cheesecake jars are perfect for the nights you crave a quick and easy dessert. This recipe makes just two mini portion that you don't have to share!
Now, if you came here expecting bourbon whiskey-infused cheesecake, I am sorry, this is a 100% halal food blog but read further as it may help you to know a bit about bourbon biscuits!
What are Bourbon biscuits?
Bourbon biscuits are chocolate sandwich biscuits with a chocolate cream filling. Nope, despite their name, there is no added alcohol nor is this made by the whiskey company. Bourbon biscuits were a treat during my childhood which means we don't get to eat them every day like milk-bikis or Marie.
But when there is a pack of bourbon biscuits, they vanish quicker. I think it is safe to say that the Bourbon biscuit is my Oreo. 😁 Though the images show two of my favourite brands, I would like to state that I paid for it.
I read a few articles and thought this article by Biscuit People covers everything about this bourbon biscuit that you will be amazed to learn.
No-bake cheesecake jars
No-bake cheesecake jars are an easy dessert to whip up for two or twenty in a short time. You don't have to turn on the oven but may have to turn the stove or microwave to melt the butter.
You only need a handful of ingredients and some cute little jars. Individual desserts are the best way to portion control if you are sweet-toothed and don't know when to stop (like us).
Are you ready to try a baked cheesecake? Trust me and start with my Burnt Cheesecake recipe. They are not intimidating at all!
Ingredients
- Bourbon biscuit: It is chocolate cream sandwiched with a cocoa biscuit with sugar sprinkled. You may use any similar cookies or even Oreos.
- Cream cheese: I have used the Almarai squares not the spread. You can use any other brand but make sure you pick "cream cheese blocks" and not the spreadable ones.
- Condensed milk: You can whip up this dessert with any leftover sweetened condensed milk sitting in your refrigerator. You may use whipped cream instead but you will have to add sugar to the cream cheese mix.
- Labneh: You know my love for labneh and laban! Labneh is the hung curd of the middle east. You may use thick plain Greek yoghurt or sour cream in place of labneh. You may even skip this if you are not a fan of the Original Cheesecake Factory cheesecake.
- Orange zest: Usually it is lemon zest, but I figured orange and chocolate go hand in hand (not a real fan though)
How to make it?
Any no-bake cheesecake in jars will have two or three layers. The biscuit crust, cream cheese filling, and topping along with optional garnish.
Here we start with the bourbon biscuit crust, top it with cream cheese mix and finish off with toppings and or garnish. I skipped the toppings and just used a biscuit for garnish that will serve as a spoon too. 😛
📖 Recipe
Bourbon Biscuit Crusted Cheesecake Jars
Ingredients
For the Bourbon Biscuit Crust
- 6 to 8 Bourbon biscuits
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
For the cheesecake filling
- 108 grams cream cheese squares (see notes)
- 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon full-fat labneh (see notes)
- a pinch of orange zest
For topping
- Bourbon biscuits (see notes)
Instructions
Prepare the crust
- Place all the bourbon biscuits in a zip-lock or plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin to fine crumbs.6 to 8 Bourbon biscuits
- Transfer the biscuit crumbs into a bowl and pour the melted butter and mix until well combined.1 tablespoon melted butter
- Divide the crumb mix into 2 or 3 serving glasses. Use a flat-bottomed cup that easily fits into the serving glass to press the crust flat.
- You can chill this crust in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or until the cream cheese mix is ready.
Prepare the cream cheese mix
- Whisk the softened cream cheese cubes on medium-high speed until smooth. Whisk in the condensed milk, labneh and zest until everything is combined into a smooth mixture.108 grams cream cheese squares, 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk, 1 tablespoon full-fat labneh, a pinch of orange zest
- Divide the filling into the chilled crust serving glasses evenly and smooth the top with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled.
Serve
- Before serving, top with bourbon biscuits, or any chocolate toppings. Dig into the cream cheese-rich cheesecake and enjoy a romantic dessert.Bourbon biscuits
Notes
- cream cheese blocks: If using the almarai squares, unwrap them and then let them come to room temperature.
- labneh: you can replace this with sour cream or greek yoghurt
- toppings: you can add anything of your choice like chocolate syrup, jams or preserves, nut butter, ganache etc.
Did you make this recipe? Let me know!