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No Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce is an easy chilled dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

Raspberry Sauce

  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup water

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 13 sheets graham crackers crushed into about 2 cups crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted

Cheesecake Mousse

  • 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered confectioners' sugar divided
  • 12 ounces cold cream cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh raspberries
  • Fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Add the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan.
  • Whisk the cornstarch and water together until completely smooth and free of lumps. Pour the mixture into the saucepan.
  • Bring the raspberry mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Gently mash the berries against the side of the saucepan with the back of a spoon.
  • Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl. Pour in the raspberry mixture and press it through the strainer with a spoon to create a smooth raspberry sauce for cheesecake. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir until all the crumbs are evenly moistened. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cold heavy cream until soft peaks begin to form. Gradually add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the whipped cream to a piping bag for decorating. Place the remaining whipped cream in a separate bowl and refrigerate.
  • Beat the cold cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Gently fold the reserved whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Avoid overmixing so the mousse stays light and airy.
  • To assemble the No-Bake Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs into each serving cup. Add about 2 tablespoons of chilled raspberry sauce, followed by a generous layer of cheesecake mousse.
  • Finish with piped whipped cream and garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For a slightly more tart raspberry sauce, reduce the granulated sugar according to the sweetness of your berries.