Jel Ring No Bake Cheesecake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Standing Time: 6 hours
Serves: 8 people
INGREDIENTS
- Neutral oil for greasing (such as vegetable, canola or refined coconut oil)
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (±12 ml / 2½ tsp total)
- 235 ml cold heavy cream (divided) (±1 cup)
- 450 g cream cheese (softened) (±1 lb)
- 90 g powdered sugar (sifted) (±¾ cup)
- 22 ml lemon juice (±1½ tbsp)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (±1 tsp)
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 140 g graham crackers (finely crushed into crumbs) (±9 sheets)
- 45 ml brown sugar (±3 tbsp)
- 60 g unsalted butter (melted) (±¼ cup)
- 1 pinch salt
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Insert core seal in middle of Jel Ring and lightly grease form with neutral oil.
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In microwave-safe container, add unflavoured gelatine and 60 ml / ±¼ cup cold heavy cream. Stir until well combined and set aside for 1 min. The microwave for 15 sec. at a time at 900 watts until liquefied, set aside to cool.
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Whip remaining cold heavy cream until stiff peaks*, set aside.
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In the Ultimate Mix Bowl, add cream cheese and sifted powdered sugar. Beat until fully combined. Add lemon juice, vanilla extract and cooled gelatine mixture, then beat again until smooth.
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Fold half of whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until mostly combined. Fold in remaining half until fully combined, making sure there are no white streaks.
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Pour mixture into greased Jel Ring mould and smooth into an even layer. Seal and chill in fridge for 4-5h, or until firm.
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Once firm, prepare graham cracker crust. Combine all ingredients, then press on top of cheesecake. Seal and chill again for 1h.
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Once crust is firm, flip Jel Ring so the lid is now on bottom, then remove middle insert. Cheesecake should release naturally. Decorate with berries of choice.
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Keep in fridge until ready to serve.
