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Berry cheesecake on a white serving plate with two slices sliced from it.

Easy No Bake Berry Cheesecake

Summer is the perfect time to treat yourself to a light and refreshing dessert that captures the essence of the season. This berry cheesecake is not only oh-so-easy to make but it's also a little lighter than the heavier mascarpone based, or baked cheesecakes.
With it's creamy texture, juicy, fragrant berries and buttery crust this will sure be a hit at your next barbeque, or just as a sweet treat after dinner.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Fridge time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

  • 1 standard 2lb loaf tin - 21cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high

Ingredients

For the cheesecake

  • 11.5 grams raspberry jelly powder - or 135g raspberry block jelly
  • 125 millilitre boiling water
  • 50 grams unsalted butter - or salted butter
  • 120 grams digestive biscuits
  • 200 grams cream cheese
  • 160 millilitre double cream - or 160g
  • 30 grams strawberries - and a few extra for decoration (optional)
  • 30 grams blackberries - and a few extra for decoration (optional)
  • 30 grams raspberries - and a few extra for decoration (optional)

Optional raspberry coulis

  • 120 grams raspberries
  • 1.5 tablespoons icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

Prepping

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the raspberry jelly, whether it's in powder or block form, in 125ml of boiling water.
    Set it aside to cool slightly, approximately 10 minutes.
    11.5 grams raspberry jelly powder, 125 millilitre boiling water
  • Line the 2lb standard loaf tin with parchment paper. Leave a slight overhang so it's easier to lift the cheesecake out later.
    A standard loaf tin is about 21cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm wide. Alternatively it's also known as a 2lb or 900g tin.
  • Melt the 50g of butter in the microwave.
    50 grams unsalted butter

Make the cheesecake base

  • In a food processor, whiz the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
    You can also do this by hand by bashing the biscuits with a rolling pin in a plastic bag.
    120 grams digestive biscuits
  • Add the melted butter to the crumbs and whiz again until well combined.
    Or, if you bashed the biscuits by hand, stir the butter through the crumbs.
  • Tip the crumb mixture into the loaf tin. Spread it out equally and press it down firmly with the back of a spoon.
  • Put the tin in the fridge until needed.

To make the cheesecake filling

  • Add the cream cheese to the dissolved jelly and whisk together.
    200 grams cream cheese
  • In a separate bowl, whip the double cream to firm peaks.
    160 millilitre double cream
  • Add the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Beat on a low speed until you have a uniform consistency with no lumps.
    The mixture should be whipped to such a consistency that it's firm enough to hold the berries in place without them sinking to the bottom of the tin.
  • Slice the 30g strawberries, 30g blackberries and 30g raspberries into slightly smaller pieces.
    We quartered the strawberries and halved the blackberries and raspberries.
    30 grams strawberries, 30 grams blackberries, 30 grams raspberries
  • Add the sliced berries to the cheesecake mixture and gently fold through.
  • Scoop the cheesecake mixture into the loaf tin. Level the top with the back of a spoon.
    Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
  • When the cheesecake is set, lift it out with the help of the parchment paper and place it on a serving plate.
    You should be able to easily pull the parchment paper out from underneath it.

Optional raspberry coulis

  • Place the 120g of raspberries in a jug, or bowl, along with the icing sugar and the lemon juice.
    120 grams raspberries, 1.5 tablespoons icing sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Whiz the raspberries with a stick blender/immersion blender until liquidised.
  • Place a sieve over a bowl and pour the berry puree into it.
  • Use a spoon or silicone spatula to push the puree through the sieve, leaving the seeds behind.
  • Collect the coulis in a small jug, ready to be poured over the cheesecake.
  • Decorate the berry cheesecake with extra berries and drizzle some of the raspberry coulis over the top.

**Nutritional data disclaimer**

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 647IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg