No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert
This No-Bake Strawberry Cream Cheese Dessert is a delightful treat that is rich, creamy, and mousse-like. Perfect for any occasion, it’s served in individual glasses, making it an elegant yet simple dessert. With a beautiful combination of a crumbly base, a smooth cream cheese filling, and a sweet strawberry compote, this dessert will be loved by everyone. Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly!
Cuisine: Continental
Course: Dessert
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 14 Marie Biscuits (or 10 Graham Crackers)
- 1 tablespoon powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 package Britannia Cream Cheese (or Philadelphia), softened
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Custard Powder
For the Strawberry Compote:
- 2 cups Strawberries, chopped
- 1 Lemon
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Corn Flour
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
Start by making the crust. Crush the Marie Biscuits (or Graham Crackers) into fine crumbs. In a bowl, combine the crumbs with powdered sugar and melted butter. Stir well until the mixture is evenly moistened. Press this crumb mixture into the base of individual serving glasses or a baking dish. Set it aside to firm up in the fridge while you make the filling.
2. Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla custard powder. Continue to mix until the filling becomes light and fluffy. Spoon the filling evenly over the crust in each glass or dish.
3. Prepare the Strawberry Compote:
For the compote, combine chopped strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once the strawberries start breaking down, mix the corn flour with a little water to make a slurry and add it to the pan. Stir until the mixture thickens into a compote consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool.
4. Assemble the Dessert:
Once the strawberry compote has cooled, spoon it generously over the cream cheese filling. Refrigerate the dessert for about 90 minutes to allow it to set and chill completely.
5. Serve:
Serve chilled, and enjoy your elegant, no-bake strawberry cream cheese dessert!
This creamy and delicious dessert is sure to impress with its layers of flavor and texture, perfect for any sweet occasion!
