This refreshing No Bake Cheesecake Recipe is so easy to make! A smooth dessert with a creamy mousse like filling, and a thick chocolaty graham cracker crust. Topped with three different kind of citrus fruit. A cheesecake lovers dream!
A "No bake cheesecake" is an amazing make-ahead dessert. It is perfect for parties or special occasions where you want to impress your guests, but not be stuck in the kitchen the day of the event. The great thing is that the crust and the filling are completely "no bake" and takes only 20 minutes to prepare. The rest is cooling time!
TOPPING IDEAS:
If you want to top this cheesecake with something else, here are some ideas:
- fresh fruit, such as peaches, mango, banana slices, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, or passion fruit
- caramel
- hot fudge
- chocolate, or nutella drizzles
- fruit glaze, fruit sauce
Recipe
No Bake Citrus Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups Chocolate Biscuits ( Graham Crackers)
- Β½ cup Butter (unsalted, melted)
- ΒΌ cup brown sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 6-7 Sheets of Gelatin (alternatively Agar-Agar)
- 24 oz Cream Cheese - soft & at room temperature
- 8 oz Mascarpone
- ΒΌ cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ΒΌ cup confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice (about juice of 1 lemon)
Topping:
- ca. 6 Citrus fruit ( I took a mix of 1 Grapefruit, 3 Blood Oranges, 2 Oranges)
Instructions
- 1. Make the crust: In a ziplock bag add graham crackers, and smash with a rolling pin until all crumbely. Add crumbs to a bowl. Then add the sugar and melted butter. Stir.2. Pour crumbs into a 9-10 inch sprinform pan and pack in very tightly. I recomomend using the bottom of a measuring cup. Freeze until ready to fill.3. In a container filled with water soak the sheets of gelatin4. Make the Filling: Using a hand mixer, or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Let cool in the refrigerator.5. Using a hand mixer, or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, cream the cream cheese, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.6. Squeeze all the water out of the gelatin, and add to the cheesecake filling. Whisk until combined. Now add the cooled whipped cream, and slowly fold into mixture.7. Take out springform from freezer, and pour creamcheese filling over the crust. Refrigerate the cake over night, or at least 4 hours. The filling needs to set. 8. After propper cooling time, carefully take the springform ring out of the cheesecake. 9. Peel, and filet all the citrus fruits. Arrange in circular motion over the cheesecake. Enjoy!Cake should be kept cool!
Notes
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