Rooh Afza No Bake Cheesecake Cups - A Delicious Ramadan Dessert Recipe

If there's one thing in Ramadan that most desis can relate to, it's our love for Rooh Afza. This iconic rose-flavored drink is a staple during the holy month, quenching thirsts after long days of fasting. I've taken that classic combination of creaminess and floral sweetness and turned it into an easy no bake cheesecake cup recipe that's perfect for enjoying during Ramadan or any time.

Ingredients for the Cheesecake Cups

The ingredient list is quite simple, requiring only a handful of pantry staples:

• 8 gram crackers or digestive biscuits, crushed to make 1 cup of crumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Rooh Afza syrup
• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Making the Crust

To start, combine the cracker/biscuit crumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Scoop rounded teaspoons of the crumb mixture into liners in a muffin tin, pressing down lightly to form crusts. Set aside.

Preparing the Filling

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Slowly mix in the powdered sugar and continue beating until fully combined. Pour in the Rooh Afza syrup and beat for 1 minute to incorporate. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Mix in the cornstarch.

Slowly fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Scoop the cheesecake filling on top of the prepared crusts, smoothing the tops. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the cheesecake cups to set.

FAQs

Can I make the cheesecake cups ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the cheesecake cups up to 3 days in advance. Just be sure to store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Do I need to bake the cheesecake cups?

No baking is required for these no bake cheesecake cups. The cream cheese filling firms up in the refrigerator from the heavy whipping cream.

Can I use store bought cookie crumbs instead of making my own?

Yes, feel free to use packaged cookie crumbs like graham cracker crumbs in place of making your own from biscuits or crackers.

What if I don't have Rooh Afza syrup?

You can substitute rose water or another flavored syrup like vanilla in place of the Rooh Afza. Just reduce the amount to 2 tbsp.

Can these be made gluten-free?

To make the cheesecake cups gluten-free, use gluten-free cookies or crackers to make the crumbs and check ingredients of any syrup substitute.

I hope you enjoy this easy no bake Rooh Afza cheesecake cup recipe! Let me know if you have any other questions.