Craving a delicious dessert but short on time? Nigella Lawson has the perfect solution: her no-bake strawberry cheesecake in a glass. This easy-to-make treat requires minimal ingredients and is ideal for unexpected guests or a quick midweek meal finale.
Lawson touts this cheesecake as the perfect solution for “any impromptu eating occasion when prep time is scant to non-existent.” With its simple steps and versatile ingredients, this dessert is a culinary lifesaver.
The recipe is incredibly adaptable. Swap out the strawberries for your favorite fruit, or try crushed Oreos or Nutella for a chocolate twist. The possibilities are endless!
Here’s how to create this delightful dessert in under 15 minutes:
Ingredients:
* 200g strawberries
* Four digestive biscuits
* 100g cream cheese
* Two tablespoons icing sugar
* 125ml double cream
* One teaspoon lemon juice
* 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Four small cocktail glasses (about 150ml in capacity each)
Method:
1. Dice the strawberries into tiny cubes and place them in a bowl. Drizzle with caster sugar, cover the bowl, and shake gently to distribute the sugar evenly. Let the berries macerate.
2. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a freezer bag.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese and icing sugar. Whisk gently by hand, then add the vanilla extract, cream, and lemon juice. Whisk until the mixture is light and creamy.
4. To assemble, layer the digestive crumbs, cream cheese mixture, and macerated strawberries in each glass. Lawson recommends using small martini glasses for a visually appealing presentation.
5. If you’re preparing the dessert in advance, layer the digestive crumbs and cream cheese mixture in the glasses, cover with clingfilm, and refrigerate. Add the strawberries just before serving.
Enjoy this delicious and effortless dessert! It’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
