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Mary Berry Malteser Cheesecake

Mary Berry Malteser Cheesecake recipe

Mary Berry Malteser cheesecake is a chilled chocolate cheesecake made with cream cheese, melted chocolate, whipped cream, and crushed Maltesers. Inspired by Mary Berry’s practical baking style, the recipe focuses on smooth texture, clear chocolate flavour, and a reliable no-bake setting method.

Ingredients

  • Digestive biscuits – 200 g, finely crushed

  • Butter – 100 g, melted

  • Full-fat cream cheese – 600 g

  • Milk or dark chocolate – 200 g, melted and cooled slightly

  • Icing sugar – 75 g, sifted

  • Double cream – 300 ml

  • Maltesers – 150 g, lightly crushed

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  • Prepare the base – Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press firmly into the tin.

  • Chill the base – Refrigerate for about 20 minutes until firm.

  • Melt the chocolate – Melt gently and allow it to cool slightly.

  • Soften the cream cheese – Beat until smooth and lump-free.

  • Sweeten and flavour – Add icing sugar and vanilla, mixing gently.

  • Add the chocolate – Stir in the melted chocolate until evenly combined.

  • Whip the cream – Beat to soft peaks in a separate bowl.

  • Fold carefully – Gently fold whipped cream into the chocolate mixture.

  • Add Maltesers – Fold in crushed Maltesers evenly.

  • Set and chill – Spoon over the base, smooth the top, and chill until firm.