Mini No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake
A smooth and creamy cheesecake without the need for baking, featuring a delightful Biscoff cookie crust and rich vanilla filling, served in mini portions for an elegant treat.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 135 g 135 g biscoff cookies (approximately 17 cookies) Crushed cookies for crust
- 28 g 28 g unsalted butter (2 tbsp.) Melted butter to bind crust
For the filling
- 226 g 226 g cream cheese (room temperature, 8 oz.) Softened cream cheese for smooth mixture
- 75 g 75 g granulated sugar (¼ cup + 2 tbsp.) Sweetener for filling
- ¼ tsp. ¼ tsp. salt
- 45 g 45 g sour cream (room temperature, 3 tbsp.) Adds creaminess to filling
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. lemon juice Adds a hint of acidity
For the vanilla whipped cream
- 160 g 160 g heavy whipping cream (5 ⅔ oz.) First batch for filling
- 150 g 150 g heavy whipping cream (⅔ cup) Second batch for topping
- ⅛ tsp. ⅛ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. 2 tbsp. granulated sugar Sweetener for whipped cream
- 2 tsp. 2 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
Preparation of Crust
- Crush the Biscoff cookies until fine.
- Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until combined.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, salt, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip 160 g of heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Carefully fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
Assembly and Chilling
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust in the springform pan.
- Smooth out the top and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until set.
Whipping Cream Topping
- Whip the remaining 150 g of heavy cream with sugar, salt, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with the vanilla whipped cream.
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Do not skip the chilling step! It is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly. For a fruity twist, consider adding a layer of fruit puree or fresh fruit slices on top of your cheesecake before serving.