9 hours Ago By Melanie Kaidan
This super speedy cheesecake recipe is so quick to make with minimal prep time, it will be a no-brainer for those with a sweet tooth. With no baking required and easily divided into individual servings, it’s ideal for when you want a little sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen. Crushed shortbread biscuits form a buttery base that is topped with a smooth lime-infused soft cheese layer, which is then covered in a zingy berry purée and a scattering of whole fruit.
It’s fresh, vibrant and easily customisable with any preferred toppings, as you can easily swap the berries for a salted caramel sauce or other types of fruit like mangoes and passion fruit. Shared by Good Food as a brilliant no-bake option , this recipe serves two and can be made in under twenty minutes from start to finish. It is recommended to make it ahead of time and let it chill for a few hours for an even firmer finish.
Ingredients Four shortbread biscuits 300g tub of soft cheese Zest and juice of one lime Three tbsps of icing sugar Half a 380g pack of frozen mixed berries, plus extra to serve Method Place the shortbread biscuits inside a sealable plastic bag, then crush them using a rolling pin until they are reduced to small, uneven crumbs. Distribute the crumb mixture evenly between two serving glasses, creating a base layer. In a mixing bowl, combine the soft cheese with the finely grated zest of one lime and two tablespoons of icing sugar.
Beat the ingredients together until the texture is smooth and creamy. Spoon this mixture over the biscuit bases, using the back of a spoon to level the surface. Next, allow the frozen mixed berries to thaw.
Take half of the fruit and blend it with one tablespoon of icing sugar and the juice from the lime until a vibrant fruit purée forms. Spoon this purée over the cream layer in each glass. Garnish with a handful of the remaining whole berries for a contrasting texture and appearance.
These individual cheesecakes can be enjoyed straight away, or placed in the refrigerator for several hours to chill and firm up before serving..
