Berry Cheesecake with Almond Crumble
Indulge in a delightful no-bake berry cheesecake with almond crumble that will satisfy your sweet cravings without the fuss of baking. This creamy dessert features a luscious berry-infused cheesecake filling layered over a crunchy almond crumble, creating an irresistible treat for any gathering or a cozy evening at home. With the vibrant flavors of fresh berries and the decadence of cream cheese, every bite is refreshing and satisfying. Plus, its simple preparation makes it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Serve it in individual glasses for an elegant presentation, or as a sharing dessert that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 individuals 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 160gm whole raw ZZ2 almonds
- 190 gm flour
- 160 gm butter
- 90 gm Demerara sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (strawberries or raspberries or a combination)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- 230 gms cream cheese
- 100 g icing sugar
- 150 ml berry coulis (cooled)
- 400 ml cream (whipped)
- 3 leaves Vegan gelling agent
- Fresh strawberries & raspberries for garnish (optional)
- Any leftover berry coulis to garnish (optional)
- Whipped cream to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the almond crumble by blending almonds, flour, butter, Demerara sugar, and vanilla extract until crumbly. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Make berry coulis by simmering berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water for 15 minutes; cool.
- Soak vegan gelling agent in cold water; dissolve with cream in the microwave.
- Blend cream cheese with sugar and cooled berry coulis until smooth.
- Whip cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold in dissolved gelling agent.
- Combine whipped cream with cream cheese mixture until just blended.
- Layer crumble and cheesecake filling in serving glasses; refrigerate until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual glass (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg