Gin and Tonic Cheesecake

Name: Gin and Tonic Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 300g (10½oz) Hobnobs; 150g (⅔ cup) butter, melted; 2 limes, washed; 5 gelatine leaves; 125ml (½ cup) gin; 125ml (½ cup) tonic water; 75g (⅓ cup) caster sugar; 600g (2⅔ cups) cream cheese; 300ml (1¼ cup) double cream; 100g (¾ cup) icing sugar; limes, for garnishing

7 February 2020 - By Michelle Minnaar
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I bet you've never heard of a gin and tonic cheesecake before. This cheesecake recipe is quite unique in the sense that it is best enjoyed with a refreshing gin and tonic.

Besides, who doesn't love a zesty and tangy lime cheesecake recipe? Now imagine, if you added a hint of booze to it. A boozy cheesecake is simply divine. Naturally, this gin and tonic cheesecake is for adults only.

Although, you can easily adjust this gin and tonic cheesecake recipe for children and non-alcohol drinkers. In short, omit the addition of the alcohol and you've got yourself a delicious cheesecake.

Plus, doesn't it look completely mouth-watering with all those vibrant colours? Remember to serve the cheesecake with a silky smooth lime curd. Enjoy.

products you need for this recipe

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bottle of gin - I always say, the better your ingredients the better the outcome. The same can be said about this gin and tonic cheesecake. Use a good quality gin like this one.
pink gin - this pink gin is a lot of fun. You can turn your cheesecake into a pink gin and tonic cheesecake.
tonic water - having an extra few bottles of tonic water is never a bad idea. Tonic water tends to go pretty fast. I always opt for a premium tonic water, as it makes gin cocktails more enjoyable.
citrus zester - this gin and tonic cheesecake calls for a lot of lime zest. You'll need a zester which will make your life a lot less complicated.
quick release cake tin - I use this type of cake tin for all my cheesecake recipes, including this tasty gin and tonic cheesecake.

delicious gin and tonic cheesecake

This gin and tonic cheesecake has a citrusy and refreshing taste. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a heavy meal. Also, it is an excellent idea in the spring and summer months.

Even better, this recipe is not different to other cheesecake recipes.

If you would like to learn how to make other no bake cheesecake recipes like this beautiful gin and tonic cheesecake, check these out below:

Amarula cheesecake - also a boozy cheesecake recipe with Amarula liqueur
Aero mint cheesecake - excellent idea if you love peppermint
Toblerone cheesecake - this cheesecake is for chocolate lovers

Otherwise, you can also try a baked cheesecake recipe like this sopapilla cheesecake recipe.

pink gin and tonic cheesecake

Although I think that this gin and tonic cheesecake is stunning as it is, you could make it even more colourful.

For instance, you can make a pink gin and tonic cheesecake, doing so in one of two tried and tested ways.

First, you can add a pink colourant and mix it into the cream cheese. Although, this is not the option I would go for, as I don’t like to add anything into my food that’s not natural.

Second, you can make the cheesecake pink by adding pink gin and some strawberries. Therefore, when you select your gin option, go for the pink coloured gin. For best results, you can top the pink gin and tonic cheesecake with strawberry curd. It’s divine!

gin and tonic desserts

Sometimes, I really feel that a cocktail can be considered as a dessert. Also, if you're on track to lose a couple of inches from your waistline, a good cocktail can be as good as a dessert.

I’ve discovered some excellent gin cocktail recipes. Here are a few you should try out:

Christmas gin cocktail - excellent for any occasion (not only for festive occasions)
Ginger beer and gin cocktail - another delicious fizzy cocktail recipe that’s very simple to make (you don’t need extraordinary bartender skills to make this cocktail)

If you would like to make other fantastic boozy drinks, check out these homemade alcoholic beverage recipes:

Amaretto and coke - this one is super quick and easy to make!
Toblerone cocktail - a chocolatey alcoholic beverage that’s rich and creamy
Don pedro drink - this is not your usual Don pedro cocktail recipe (it has a special twist)

Do you know any other desserts with gin? Or do you have a favourite cocktail recipe that you adore? Please let me know, I’d love to find out.

gin cheesecake with lemon curd

I paired this gin and tonic cheesecake with a super-smooth lime curd. It is a perfect pairing.

If you’ve got leftovers, you can also use the curd as a spread with bread or a piece of baguette. Or just add a little bit into your porridge, or a splash of it into your yoghurt. Otherwise, you can also have a spoonful of it as it is. Besides, who doesn’t love curd?

best cheesecake toppings

In my opinion, what makes a cheesecake stand out is how you decorate it. It’s all about the toppings you use.

For this gin and tonic cheesecake, I recommend you use the following topics:

Lime or lemon zest
Candied or preserved lime or lemon
Fresh kiwis would also pair nicely

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