No Bake Cheesecake
A delightful, rich, and creamy dessert that's easy to make and requires no baking, perfect for warm days or whenever you crave something sweet.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 200 g digestive biscuits about 13 pieces, or other plain biscuits/cookies
- 90 g unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder optional
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
For the cheesecake filling
- 2 1/4 tsp unflavoured gelatin powder Note 2
- 2 tbsp cold tap water
- 1 cup thickened cream or any cold whipping cream
- 500 g cream cheese block well softened at room temperature
- 3/4 cup caster sugar superfine sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
- 6 pieces strawberries halved, plus extra for serving
- 1 batch whipped cream half batch for decorating or full batch for extra serving on the side
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare a 9-inch springform or inverted cake pan for easy removal of your cheesecake once set.
- Crush the digestive biscuits into crumbs and mix with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom. Then, gently heat until the gelatin melts and becomes clear. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the caster sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Whip the cold cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- Finally, mix in the melted gelatin until combined.
Serving
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the cake pan. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled from the fridge, cut into slices and top with halved strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Use a mixer for the best texture when whipping the cream. You can add different flavors by using other extracts or toppings, such as chocolate or caramel.