Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with fresh berries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups cookie crumbs (graham cracker, digestive cookies, or ladyfingers)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp gelatin
- 2 tbsp milk (2% recommended)
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Base: Mix the cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 7-8 inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In another bowl, whip the cream until thick peaks form. In a small pot, combine the milk and sprinkle gelatin on top. Let it sit for 1 minute, then heat gently until the gelatin dissolves. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture to the gelatin mixture and stir gently. Fold this gelatin mixture into the remaining cream cheese mixture, and then fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Remove the cookie base from the fridge and pour the cheesecake filling evenly on top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-5 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Prepare the Berry Topping: In a medium pot, combine the blueberries, raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon (if using), water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened to your liking. Let it cool and refrigerate for at least a few hours.
- Serve: Top the cheesecake with the berry topping before serving, or add it to individual slices.
Notes
For best results, use fresh berries and ensure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake dessert, berry dessert