Classic no-bake cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the base:

200g digestive biscuits (or speculoos)

100g melted butter

For the filling:

400g cream cheese (Philadelphia or similar)

200g heavy cream

100g caster sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

3 sheets of gelatin (or 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin)

100ml water

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

For the topping (optional):

Red fruit coulis, caramel, melted chocolate, or fresh fruit.

Instructions:

Preparing the base:

Crush the cookies into fine crumbs (you can use a blender or rolling pin).

Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until smooth.

Spread this mixture in the bottom of a springform pan (about 20cm in diameter), pressing well to compact the base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to solidify.

Preparation of the filling:

Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes. If using powdered gelatin, dissolve it in 100ml of hot water.

Whisk cream cheese, crème fraîche, sugar, and vanilla extract (and lemon juice if using) until smooth and creamy.

Dissolve the softened gelatin sheets in a little hot water, then whisk it into the cheese mixture.

Assembly:

Pour the cheese filling over the cooled cookie base. Smooth the surface.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is set.

Finishing:

Just before serving, add the topping of your choice: red fruit coulis, caramel, fresh fruit, etc.

History of Classic no-bake cheesecake:

The Cheesecake is a popular treat around the world. There are several variants, such as the New York Cheesecake, the no-bake Cheesecake and the Classic Cheesecake. A rich and creamy flavor with a slightly tangy and sweet taste. The texture smooth and dense. But why stop there? 

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Unless you’re a pastry chef, the process of making a cheesecake can come with a certain amount of dread. You have to wrap your springform pan in foil to prevent the crust from getting soggy. There’s a water bath involved. Then there are the hours of waiting for the finished cheesecake to chill. And even if you check every box, you still risk ending up with a treacherous, craterlike crack running straight through the middle of your otherwise beautiful dessert.