Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake Slice is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a crunchy biscuit base topped with a luscious strawberry-flavored cream cheese layer and fresh strawberries. Perfect for a refreshing treat with a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, set overnight for the best texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Biscuit Base
- 250g plain biscuits
- 100g butter, melted
Cheesecake Topping
- 250ml thickened cream
- 250g cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp strawberry jam
Decoration
- 250g strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Line the base of a 20cm square tin with baking paper to ensure easy removal later.
- Make biscuit crumbs: Place the plain biscuits into a food processor and blitz until finely crushed. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is well combined.
- Form the base: Pour the biscuit mixture into the lined tin. Spread it evenly to the edges and smooth the top with a spatula. Place in the fridge to chill while preparing the topping.
- Whip the topping: In a bowl, combine thickened cream, softened cream cheese, and caster sugar. Using a handheld or stand mixer, whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Add flavor: Gently fold in the lemon zest and strawberry jam to the cream mixture to incorporate the fruity and citrus notes.
- Assemble cheesecake: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chilled biscuit base and spread smooth.
- Decorate: Slice the strawberries and arrange them on top of the cheesecake layer to create an appealing finish.
- Chill to set: Place the assembled cheesecake slice in the fridge overnight (about 12 hours) to allow it to fully set and develop flavors.
- Serve: Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin using the baking paper. Place it on a serving plate and slice into 16 even pieces, cleaning the knife between cuts for neat slices. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- For the thickened cream, use heavy cream or whipping cream to achieve the best creamy texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chilling overnight is essential for the cheesecake to set properly and for flavors to meld.
- Wiping the knife clean between slices helps maintain clean, neat pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
