Mojito's, they would have to be one of my all time favourite cocktails. Not only because they taste amazing, but because each time I sip on a Mojito they evoke memories of our holidays in Fiji, with long lazy days spent by the pool sipping on this tropical delight. My fiance and I have been to Fiji twice, even getting engaged there on our most recent trip, so Mojitos and Fiji will always hold a special significance to me.
So I couldn't wait to see whether these Mojito Cheesecake Parfaits would actually taste like a Mojito, and indeed they do. Delicious layers of biscuit base, cream cheese filling infused with lime, mint and rum, topped with finger lime caviar. Tropical, decadent and insanely delicious. They are also deliciously simple to make too, requiring only a few steps, before the finally assembly of ingredients, and time to set in the fridge.
These little delights are my submission to the latest Sweet Adventures Blog Hop, with this months theme being layers. This months hostess is the lovely KC from Capers of the Kitchen Crusader.
So tell me, what is your favourite cocktail?
Recipe
Ingredients
- 20 g unsalted butter melted
- 150 g of biscuits crushed
- 150 g of white chocolate
- 150 g of raw caster sugar
- 60 ml of water
- zest and juice of 3 limes plus 1 extra lime, sliced, to garnish
- 100 ml of white rum
- 1 cup of mint leaves plus extra to garnish
- 400 g of cream cheese
- 250 g of mascarpone cheese
- 1 finger lime split
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and bring to the boil before reducing the heat to low and simmering for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the mint leaves, lime juice and zest, and rum and cover and set aside to infuse for 20 minutes. Strain and set aside.
- Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted.
- Place the cream cheese and mascarpone in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the strained syrup and melted chocolate and process to combine.
- Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter and stir to combine. Divide half the mixture between 6 glasses and press into the base. Top with half the cheesecake mixture. Top this with the remaining biscuit mixture and then layer with the remaining cheesecake mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
- When ready to serve top with a dollop of cream, mint leaves and finger lime caviar.
Magic of Spice says
These are a shear delight! Such a lovely flavor to base these parfaits on...decedent and luxurious!
Nic@diningwithastud says
Love it 🙂 Im a sucker for anything sweet when it comes to cocktails. I do love a French Martini 😀
delicieux says
I love French Martini's too. 😀
Marina says
That is such a great ... dessert? drink? ... well, all of the above sounds delicious! I love-love-love Mijito!
Lizzy (Good Things) says
Stunning Jennifer. Well done! One for me to print and try.
delicieux says
Thanks Lizzy 😀
Sarah says
There is no chocolate in the ingridients, yet it is the first things you refer to in the instructions.. am I missing something?
delicieux says
Hi Sarah,Thanks for picking that up, I missed that in the ingredients list. I've added it now 😀
Jaejaejae says
I have been interested in finger limes for a while. This cheesecake parfait looks so pretty with the finger lime caviar on top. I think I might have to look into growing some finger limes!
delicieux says
Good luck growing your own Finger Limes. I'd love to grow my own too but sadly don't have enough room in my garden.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
WOW such a lovely dessert. I've never made parfaits (I rarely make desserts actually) but your posts keep motivating me to try because of your delicious photography and recipes! Mojito & cheesecake - what an unique combination!
delicieux says
Thank you for your lovely comments Nami 😀
Michelle Elliott (@mschefkitchen) says
WoW! I LOVE finger limes and mojitos and my hubbie loves cheesecake. I'm going to try this one for sure!
delicieux says
Sounds like a match made in heaven 😀 I hope you both enjoy them.
Rosa says
What a delightful dessert! Those parfaits must taste divine. Great flavors. So fresh.Cheers,Rosa
delicieux says
Thanks Rosa 😀
Amanda says
Wow - another triumph, Jennifer.Gorgeous photo's and a delicious recipe - you just keep doing it!
delicieux says
Aww thanks Amanda 🙂 You are just so sweet.
[email protected] says
Yes this is a fresh and lovely. Limes, mascarpone and crunchiness. Very nice
Anna @ the shady pine says
These look so delicious...mojitos are my absolute favourite cocktail so I could never resist a dessert like this.
thelittleloaf says
Mojito is one of my favourite cocktails too! Also love bellinis made with fresh white peach or blood orange, and anything with ginger beer! These look absolutely gorgeous and great whether you're serving two people or a crowd - nice and easy to scale up or down.
delicieux says
Exactly, and I think they a nice impressive dessert for a dinner party too. 😀
Miss Kimbers @ Fruit Salad and Mixed Veg says
Beautifully presented. Just like a little garden in a glass:)
Kyrstie @ A Fresh Legacy says
Ohhhhh dear that looks so delicious Jennifer and it looks beautiful. Lime and mint yummmm!
Baker Street says
I'm a sucker for cheesecake and mojitos! Both of them combined is just undeniably delicious.
delicieux says
Thanks 😀 They were pretty delicious. Even my Dad who doesn't like cocktails loved them 🙂
Sara (Belly Rumbles) says
Oh my goodness they look so delightful and simply gorgeous. I have a stash of finger limes in my freeze at them moment too 😉
delicieux says
They are such wonderful fruit aren't they. When I spotted some the other day I couldn't help but stock up. 😀 I'm not sure what I will make with the rest yet.
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Oh my goodness. I love mojitos and I love cheesecake. Looks like a match made in heaven!
Katherine Martinelli says
This is just gorgeous!! I have totally had mojitos on the brain lately so this is perfect.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
These look amazing! Love the great memories they bring back, and that you could turn a cocktail into dessert!
Priscilla @ShesCookin says
I've never been to Fiji, but I do love mojitos 🙂 Decadently delicious parfait and the finger lime caviar adds beautiful texture and color!
erin @ yummy supper says
Jennifer,I do love a Mojito too. Or a fresh juice margarita. Really anything with citrus.And what are finger limes? They look amazing!xoE
delicieux says
Hi Erin,I agree, I love citrus based cocktails too. As for your question about finger limes, you can find more information here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus_australasica and here http://www.australianfingerlime.com.au/ They really are wonderful and bursting with flavour. I used the Pink Ice variety.
Daisy@Nevertoosweet says
These little mojito cheesecakes are so cute in the little glasses ~ I wish I had a cocktail to remind me of a holiday too hehe I don't drink enough 😛 gotta drink more on holidays! Thanks for sharing gotta try this recipe soon ~ I have an excuse to buy some more alcohol hahaha
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love the lime & mint flavors of mojitos - these sound divine!
Denise says
I LOVE mojitos (and it's been way too long I had one, now I think of it!) and this is such an elegant looking dessert. I need to try this soon!
delicieux says
Thanks Denise 😀 If you do try these I'd love to hear what you think.