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Strawberry Cheesecake

No-bake and eggless strawberry cheesecake using agar-agar
Servings 4
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

For the biscuit base

  • 10 digestive biscuits
  • 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar
  • 50 grams butter

For the cheesecake layer

  • 250 grams cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup thickened cream
  • 200 grams strawberries
  • ¼ water
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 ½ tsp agar-agar powder

For the strawberry layer

  • 125 grams strawberries
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 ½ tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder

Instructions

To make the biscuit base

  • Grind the biscuits with cocoa powder and brown sugar to a semi-fine powder. Melt the butter and add to the biscuit mixture. Mix well until the mixture becomes moist.
  • Spoon the mixture into the glass and press it firmly and evenly using the back of the spoon. Refrigerate till we prepare the next layer.

To make the cheesecake layer

  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar on low-medium speed until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a bowl take the cream and whip it until medium peaks. Set aside.
  • In a saucepan add strawberries, water and sugar. Cook on medium heat until the strawberries are soft. Transfer to a blender and puree it.
  • Return the puree to the saucepan and sprinkle the agar-agar powder. Cook on low heat and keep stirring until the powder is completely dissolved.
  • Add this puree to the cream cheese mixture and beat on low speed until well incorporated. Add the whipped cream and fold gently.
  • Pour this mixture immediately into the glasses and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until set.

To make the strawberry layer

  • In a saucepan add strawberries, water, sugar and vanilla extract. Cook on medium heat until the strawberries are soft. Transfer to a blender and puree it.
  • Return the puree to the saucepan and sprinkle the agar-agar powder. Cook on low heat and keep stirring until the powder is completely dissolved.
  • Spoon this mixture immediately on top of the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for about 3-4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • If you are using agar-agar flakes, try with 3 - 3 ½ tbsp for cheesecake layer and 1 - 1 ½ tbsp for strawberry layer. Boil for a little longer time.
  • After adding agar-agar, do not set aside. Immediately pour to the glasses and refrigerate to set.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Global
Keyword: Cheesecake Recipes, No-Bake Recipes