Cheesecakes are smooth, multi-layered desserts that offer a delightful contrast of textures. The middle layer has a mousse-like consistency, while the bottom layer is crunchy. The top portion can be customized with fruits, crushes, or whipped cream, based on your preference. This is one of the easiest desserts you can prepare at home, requiring no baking at all.
Why Choose a No-Bake Cheesecake?
This no-bake cheesecake is perfect for parties or special occasions where you want to impress your guests without spending the whole day in the kitchen. Both the crust and the creamy layer require no baking, making the process effortless yet resulting in an amazing dessert.
The topping is entirely up to your taste. I had blueberry crush at home, so I used it. However, you can replace it with caramel, hot fudge, whipped cream, Nutella, or any topping of your choice.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Chilling Time: Overnight for best results
Servings: 12 persons
Now, let’s move to the recipe! Ensure you have all the ingredients ready before starting. Below is a step-by-step method with images (if available) to help you make this delicious cheesecake at home.
Ingredients
1) For the Biscuit Crust:
- Marie Biscuit – 180 g (you can use any biscuit)
- Melted Butter – 100 g
2) For the Cheesecake Layer:
- Cream Cheese – 200 g
- Powdered Sugar – 150 g
- Gelatine – 2 teaspoons
- Fresh Cream – 200 g
- Vanilla Essence – 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon
3) For the Topping:
- Blueberry Crush – 3 tablespoons
Method of Preparation
1) Preparation of Crust:
- Add the biscuits to a mixer or food processor and blend them into fine crumbs.
- Mix the biscuit crumbs with melted butter using a spatula.
- Transfer the mixture to a springform pan and evenly distribute it on the bottom.
- Use a tall glass to press the mixture into a flat layer.
- Set this pan aside while preparing the cheesecake layer.
2) Preparation of Cheesecake Layer:
- In a bowl, add cream cheese.
- Soak the gelatine in water.
- Add lemon juice and powdered sugar to the cream cheese and mix until creamy.
- Double boil the gelatine to form a lump-free liquid.
- Add fresh cream and vanilla essence to the bowl, then whisk until smooth.
- Add the gelatine mixture to the cream and mix well.
- Pour this batter into the springform pan over the biscuit crust as the second layer.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake to set (overnight for best results).
- Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap.
3) Preparation of Topping:
- Once the cheesecake is set, take it out of the refrigerator and spread the blueberry crush over it as the top layer.
- Instead of using a spatula, swirl the pan slowly so that the topping is evenly distributed.
- Chill it again for 30 minutes.
- Cut and serve this delicious cheesecake!
Enjoy Your No-Bake Cheesecake!
This no-bake cheesecake is not only easy to make but also a sure-shot way to impress your family and guests. Try out different toppings to customize the flavor to your liking. Let me know in the comments how your cheesecake turned out!
