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!

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