Description
This No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake features a buttery digestive biscuit base topped with a creamy, smooth vanilla-flavored cheesecake filling made with full-fat cream cheese and whipped double cream. Finished with a light whipped cream topping and your choice of berries, coulis, chocolate sauce, or caramel, this simple yet indulgent dessert requires no baking, making it a perfect effortless treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 300 g digestives
- 150 g unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 750 g full fat cream cheese (Philadelphia or Mascarpone)
- 100 g icing sugar
- 1-2 tsp vanilla extract
- 300 ml double cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
Topping
- 150 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp icing sugar
- Berries (to serve)
- Coulis (optional, to serve)
- Chocolate Sauce (optional, to serve)
- Caramel (optional, to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Crush the digestives into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Melt the unsalted butter gently and mix it thoroughly with the biscuit crumbs until fully combined.
- Form the Base: Press the biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a springform or lined cake tin to create a solid foundation. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the full fat cream cheese with icing sugar, vanilla extract, and optional lemon juice until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the 300 ml double cream until stiff peaks form, then carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and light.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spoon the filling over the chilled biscuit base and spread it evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set firmly.
- Prepare the Topping: Before serving, whip the remaining 150 ml double cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe this whipped cream on top of the set cheesecake.
- Serve: Decorate the cheesecake with fresh berries and drizzle with coulis, chocolate sauce, or caramel as desired. Slice into 12 portions and serve chilled.
Notes
- A buttery biscuit base, creamy no-bake vanilla cheesecake filling, and whipped cream on top make this a classic dessert that’s simple yet luxurious.
- Optional lemon juice enhances the freshness and balances the sweetness but can be omitted if preferred.
- This cheesecake requires no baking and is perfect for warm weather or when you want a quick, elegant dessert.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite fruits and sauces to complement the vanilla flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 336 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 202 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
