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Tips for the best no bake cheesecake:
- Use full fat cream cheese. Low fat cream cheese has a high water content and liquifies much more easily at room temperature than regular full fat cream cheese does. Using full fat cream cheese will help your no bake cheesecake stay firm and help it slice cleanly for serving.
- Use whipped cream or whipped topping whipped to stiff peaks. Under-whipped cream can be too liquid-y and therefore prevent the cheesecake from setting.
- Use Citrus. Adding citrus juice to your cheesecake filling mixture causes a protein in the cream cheese to become firm. This helps the cheesecake set nicely and creates really clean slices.
- Add only as many berries as the recipe calls for. Adding extra berries increases the water content of the cheesecake, which can prevent it from setting properly and slicing cleanly. Be sure to follow the recipe as closely as possible!
- Use fresh berries, not frozen. Frozen berries will release a lot more water than fresh ones, which can change the texture of the cheesecake and prevent it from setting. If you absolutely must use frozen berries, thaw them first and drain them very well before using.
- Set the cheesecake in the fridge first, and then the freezer for best results. My no bake cheesecakes always turn out best when the chill for 6-8 hours in the fridge and then spend 3-4 hours in the freezer to firm up for those gorgeous, clean slices.
Tips for the best no bake cheesecake:
- Use full fat cream cheese. Low fat cream cheese has a high water content and liquifies much more easily at room temperature than regular full fat cream cheese does. Using full fat cream cheese will help your no bake cheesecake stay firm and help it slice cleanly for serving.
- Use whipped cream or whipped topping whipped to stiff peaks. Under-whipped cream can be too liquid-y and therefore prevent the cheesecake from setting.
- Use Citrus. Adding citrus juice to your cheesecake filling mixture causes a protein in the cream cheese to become firm. This helps the cheesecake set nicely and creates really clean slices.
- Add only as many berries as the recipe calls for. Adding extra berries increases the water content of the cheesecake, which can prevent it from setting properly and slicing cleanly. Be sure to follow the recipe as closely as possible!
- Use fresh berries, not frozen. Frozen berries will release a lot more water than fresh ones, which can change the texture of the cheesecake and prevent it from setting. If you absolutely must use frozen berries, thaw them first and drain them very well before using.
- Set the cheesecake in the fridge first, and then the freezer for best results. My no bake cheesecakes always turn out best when the chill for 6-8 hours in the fridge and then spend 3-4 hours in the freezer to firm up for those gorgeous, clean slices.
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No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake
This No Bake Blackberry Cheesecake is the perfect easy-to-make cheesecake dessert that's ultra creamy, silky smooth & delicious and packed with fresh juicy blackberries!
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Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 418kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 900 grams full fat cream cheese (about 32 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 cup blackberries mashed
For decorating:
- whipped topping or whipped cream, and fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Combine the graham cracker baking crumbs and melted butter until moistened and crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and refrigerate to set.
- Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl, mixing with a hand mixer on medium speed (or in your stand mixer) until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice and lemon zest and mix well until incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated and distributed evenly.
- Fold in the whipped cream or whipped topping by hand until the mixture is fluffy and creamy and there are no streaks in the batter.
- Add the mashed blackberries and fold them in gently until the blackberries are streaked throughout the batter.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula or offset spatula.
- Refrigerate to set for 6 hours or overnight, or set in the fridge for 2-3 hours and then in the freezer for 2-3 hours before serving. OR, set in the freezer only for 3-4 hours.
For serving:
- Top with whipped cream or whipped topping and some fresh blackberries for garnish (optional).
Notes
Make this cheesecake up to 2 days ahead of serving. Simply store in the fridge in an airtight container and then firm up in the freezer for about 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1249IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg
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Alejandra says
Love the light purple colour on this cake— the perfect cake to serve to guests! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe!
Annissa says
What a great and easy recipe! Looks so delicious!
Chrissie says
Thanks!
Dannii says
What a vibrant looking cheesecake. Perfect for summer.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
What a creamy and delicious cheesecake – a great way to use blackberries and I love that it is no bake too!
Angela says
This cheesecake is perfection! A great summertime recipe and super easy to make. I may never bake a cheesecake again!
Chrissie says
So glad you loved it!
Jac says
Totally love cheesecake! And blackberries are inexpensive at the moment so going to try this recipe 🙂
Gina says
Can’t love berry season any more than I already do and recipes like this are exactly why. So delicious with all that lovely blackberry flavor coming through!
Sharmila Kingsly says
Im so loving the color.. Blueberries are incredible for a reason.. Would love a bite!!
Chrissie says
Hope you enjoy it!
Lima Ekram says
This no-bake recipe is perfect especially given the hot weather! Will try this weekend!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Beth says
I love no bake recipes, so easy and always delicious! My family and I are going to love this recipe. Such a colorful and great looking cake! I’m so excited to make this soon!
Rosemary says
I love no bake desserts and this looks so refreshing and perfect for the season. As a fan of berries including blackberries, I will definitively make this. Thanks for sharing. Great tempting photos too!!
Chrissie says
Thanks so much!
Jayne says
This is a brilliant recipe, easy to make and it looks very professional. I make a blackberry coulis to serve it with.
Ana (The Busy Baker Team) says
Blackberry coulis sounds great! Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback ☺️