Description
A refreshing no-bake cheesecake that’s perfect for summer gatherings and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g (2 cups) crackers or digestive biscuits
- 120 g (½ cup) melted butter
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese
- 100 g (1 cup) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 60 g (¼ cup) fruit puree (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, crush the crackers until they resemble fine crumbs. Mix in the melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the Mixture: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch round springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Mix in the vanilla extract and any other desired flavorings, such as fruit puree. Continue mixing until incorporated.
- Assemble the Dessert: Once the base is set, carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over it and spread it evenly.
- Chill: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill the dessert in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours until fully set.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly; can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg