No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe
Description
This cheesecake combines a crushed biscuit and butter base with a smooth, strawberry-flavored cream cheese filling that sets without baking. Unflavored powdered gelatin is softened in water and gently warmed before being incorporated into the filling to ensure it sets firmly. The filling is made by pureeing strawberries with sugar, blending with cream cheese, then folding in whipped cream and gelatin to create a thick mousse-like texture. Pouring the mixture over the chilled crust and refrigerating allows it to firm up into a sliceable dessert.
The recipe specifies the use of block cream cheese rather than spreadable type for proper firmness. To prevent gelatin lumps, a small portion of the cream cheese mixture is tempered with the gelatin before combining fully. Decorating with fresh strawberries and edible flowers adds visual appeal. The cheesecake suits those preferring a fruit-flavored dessert without baking.
Additional notes mention using alternatives like whipped coconut cream for dairy-free versions and methods for preventing springform pan leaks. Inspirations from various recipe blogs are credited, and related strawberry recipes are suggested for further exploration.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (2fl oz/60 ml) water
- 2 achets (16 g/5 teaspoons) powdered gelatin unflavored
- 3 cups (9 oz/255 g) plain biscuits (graham crackers or digestive biscuits)
- ¾ cup butter melted, 6 oz/170 g
- 3 cups strawberries hulled, 15 oz/426 g, fresh
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 ½ oz/71 g
- 1 ½ cups (12 fl oz/360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups (24 oz/675 g) cream cheese block
- strawberries extra, for decoration
- Edible Flowers
- Whipped Cream
Notes
- Use block cream cheese for structure; avoid spreadable cream cheese from tubs as it contains added water and may not set properly.
- Do not omit gelatin; it ensures the cheesecake sets firmly, especially when cream cheese is softer.
- Temper the gelatin by mixing a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture into cooled gelatin before adding fully, preventing lumps.
- For dairy-free alternatives, consider whipped coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Wrap the base and outside of the springform pan with parchment paper and foil to prevent leaks during chilling.
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4.4
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