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No-Bake Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

The no-bake chocolate strawberry cheesecake has all the creamy goodness of a traditional strawberry cheesecake but with the added indulgence of decadent chocolate ganache and fresh strawberry flavor.
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Course: Cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

The cookie crust

  • 100 g chocolate chip cookies
  • 35 g melted, unsalted butter

Strawberry jam

  • 200 g fresh strawberries (rinsed, dry)
  • 35 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • a pinch of salt

Cream cheese filling

  • 200 g cream cheese
  • 100 g sugar-free Greek yogurt
  • 50 g granulated sugar (used separately)
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 6 g gelatin leaves
  • 2 tbsp water to melt the gelatine
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Chocolate ganache

  • 35 g dark chocolate chips
  • 35 g heavy whipping cream
  • 4-5 fresh strawberries for garnish

Instructions

  • Pulse 100g of chocolate chip cookies in a blender or food processor until finely crumbled.
  • Melt 35g of butter and mix it with the crumbs until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into a 16 cm round pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
  • Rinse, hull, and quarter 200g of fresh strawberries.
  • In a saucepan, combine them with 35g sugar, a pinch of salt, and 2 tsp lemon juice. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the strawberries soften, then puree the mixture using an immersion blender and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk 200g of room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Add 30g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 100g Greek yogurt, mixing until smooth and free of lumps.
  • Whip 250 ml heavy cream with 20g sugar to 50% stiffness. Gently combine the whipped cream and the cream cheese mixture.
  • Soak 6g of gelatin for 5 minutes. Then, add 2 tbsp of cold water and melt it in the microwave. Mix a bit of the cheesecake filling into the gelatin, then fold everything together.
  • Layer fresh strawberry slices over the chilled cookie base. Pour the cream cheese filling over the strawberries and smooth it out. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours (overnight is best) to let it set.
  • Wrap a warm towel around the pan for 30 seconds to loosen it. Carefully unmold the cheesecake and smooth out the edges with an offset spatula.
  • Melt 35g dark chocolate and 35g heavy cream in the microwave. Stir until smooth, then let it cool to about 29-30°C. Pour it over the chilled cheesecake, letting it drip down the sides. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cheesecake, serve it up, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you forget to soften cream cheese in advance, cut it into cubes and microwave in 15-second bursts until it reaches room temperature. This prevents clumps and ensures a smooth, creamy mixture.
  • Store the uncut cheesecake in the fridge for 3-4 days. Once cut, keep slices in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent drying out. Glass containers work best to keep it chilled and fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 30.2g | Saturated Fat: 16.7g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 25.7g | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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