Buttery shortbread crust and a creamy no-bake cheesecake centre topped with a tangy strawberry and raspberry mousse. This berry cheesecake is so easy as there is no baking needed, and the creamy texture of the cheesecake is not compromised!

Hi! I’ve finally gotten my oven back, but during the time I didn’t have one I was busy developing this no-bake recipe! I’ve had a lot of requests for a recipe that didn’t need an oven, so here it is! This is a super creamy cheesecake and sweet crust paired with a tart and tangy berry layer. For me, berries work best with cheesecakes as it balances the richness of the cream cheese. I also find that when berries are cooked they tend to lose a little of their freshness, so I haven’t cooked them down and just blended them fresh. This creates an even tangier cheesecake, perfect for spring! (or Autumn if you are in the southern hemisphere :’) )

I don’t know if you have ever tried a no-bake cheesecake, but I haven’t had the best experiences with them. There is something about the slightly jiggly texture that reminds me of some sort of cream cheese jelly… That’s why when I was developing this recipe I tried to ensure that the cake could retain a smooth and creamy texture that is reminiscent of a baked cheesecake. Trust me, this is so much better than those cheese jelly cakes and could replace a baked cheesecake easily without the time and oven it takes to bake.

One of the most important things when making this cheesecake, or cheesecakes in general is the crust. It is such an important component when it comes to flavour and texture, so make sure you choose a cookie you love the taste of and isn’t some random cookie from the back of your cupboard (yes I have done this before…). I’ve chosen a shortbread cookie, but you can replace it with what ever you like. I LOVE cheesecake crusts made from lotus cookies or golden oreos… use whatever you can find and love!

On another note, I’ve made a video to go alongside this recipe! Hopefully seeing the instructions visually will help you along when you create this. I’ve taken advice from so many of you and added a voiceover for the recipe instead of subtitles. A lot of you also mentioned you would love to see me in the videos as well, but my kitchen isn’t in the best state to be filmed just yet… another two weeks until my kitchen renovation is finished and I’ll try something out then. For now enjoy this video and recipe!

If you liked this recipe make sure to leave me a comment and rating down below, I would love to know how you went.

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No-Bake Berry Cheesecake

No Bake Strawberry and Raspberry Cheesecake

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Buttery shortbread crust and a creamy no-bake cheesecake centre topped with a tangy strawberry and raspberry mousse. This berry cheesecake is so easy as there is no baking needed, and the creamy texture of the cheesecake is not compromised!

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

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Base

100 g Shortbread biscuits, crushed
50 g Unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

250 g Cream cheese, softened
50 g Sugar
40 g Plain yogurt, greek
100 g Thickened/Heavy cream
Zest of a lemon
1 tbsp Gelatine powder
3 tbsp Cold water
50 g Raspberries, fresh or frozen

Raspberry and Strawberry Layer

50 g Raspberries
50 g Strawberries
30 g Sugar
50 g Thickened/Heavy cream
2 tsp Gelatin powder
2 tbsp Cold water

Decorations

50 g Thickened/Heavy cream, whipped
4 Strawberries, halved
Crushed shortbread cookies

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Instructions

Base

Combine the crushed cookies and melted butter together in a bowl
Pour into a 6-inch cake ring lined with acetate
Firmly press the cookie crumbs into the bottom of the ring
Reserve in the fridge while you make the cheesecake filling
(If you don't have a cake ring or acetate you can use a 6-inch springform cake tin lined with baking paper!)

Cheesecake Fillling

Bloom the gelatine powder in the cold water
Cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth
Add the lemon juice and zest
Add the yogurt and cream, mix until smooth
Microwave the gelatine mixture for 10 seconds
Add a few spoons of the cream cheese mixture to the gelatine and stir until smooth
Add the gelatine mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix until completely combined and smooth
Pour the filling ontop of the base and place in the freezer while you work on the raspberry and strawberry layer

Raspberry and Strawberry Layer

Bloom the gelatine in the cold water
Blend the raspberries, strawberries and sugar together until smooth
Add the thickened cream and mix until combined
Microwave the gelatine for 10 seconds
Add a few spoons of the berry mixture into the gelatine and mix until smooth
Pour the gelatine mixture into the berry mixture and stir until combined
Pour on top of the cheesecake mixture
Chill in the fridge overnight or in the freezer for at least 2 hours
Once thoroughly chilled remove from the cake ring, and peel off the acetate
Decorate with whipped cream, strawberries and crushed shortbread cookies
Thaw completely and serve chilled!

No-Bake Berry Cheesecake

Buttery shortbread crust and a creamy no-bake cheesecake centre topped with a tangy strawberry and raspberry mousse. This berry cheesecake is so easy as there is no baking needed, and the creamy texture of the cheesecake is not compromised!