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Mary Berry Strawberry Cheesecake

Mary Berry Strawberry Cheesecake
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Mary Berry’s strawberry cheesecake is a traditional no-bake cheesecake made with a crushed biscuit base, cream cheese filling, and fresh strawberries folded in or used as a topping. Following the practical, home-friendly approach of Mary Berry, the recipe focuses on balance, simplicity, and a texture that is creamy without being heavy.

Ingredients

For the base

  • Digestive biscuits – 200 g

  • Unsalted butter – 100 g, melted

For the filling

  • Full-fat cream cheese – 300 g

  • Double cream – 300 ml

  • Icing sugar – 100 g

  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon

For the topping

  • Fresh strawberries – 300 g, hulled and halved

  • Strawberry jam – 2 tablespoons (optional, for glaze)

Instructions

  • Prepare the base – Crush biscuits finely, mix with melted butter, and press firmly into the tin. Chill to set.

  • Whip the cream – Beat the double cream until it holds soft peaks.

  • Mix the filling – Beat cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  • Combine gently – Fold whipped cream into the cheese mixture carefully.

  • Fill the tin – Spoon filling over the chilled base and smooth the top.

  • Add strawberries – Arrange fresh strawberries neatly on top.

  • Chill until set – Refrigerate for several hours until firm.

  • Finish neatly – Warm jam slightly and brush over strawberries if using.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-strawberry-cheesecake/