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No Bake Philadelphia Cheesecake

A celebration of simplicity, the No Bake Philadelphia Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert that requires no baking, perfect for any gathering or quiet evening.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 200 g speculoos or petit beurre biscuits
  • 100 g melted butter
For the filling
  • 300 g Philadelphia or other plain cream cheese Opt for high-quality cream cheese for best results.
  • 200 ml very cold full fat liquid cream
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 unit lemon juice Juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • 40 g grated dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation of the crust
  1. Blend the speculoos or petit beurre biscuits into a fine powder.
  2. Combine the crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 22 cm springform pan.
  3. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Preparation of the filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Philadelphia cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the cold liquid cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture until well combined.
Assembly
  1. Pour the cream mixture over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the top.
  2. Return the cheesecake to the fridge to set for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Garnishing and serving
  1. Before serving, sprinkle cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate on top.
  2. Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. This cheesecake can also be frozen for up to two months when tightly wrapped.