This no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake recipe is really simple to make. It has all the classic flavours of a bakewell tart and is perfect for entertaining!
Well folks I know that you're going to absolutely love this no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake recipe!
Why?
Because I've based the flavours on my cherry bakewell loaf cake recipe.
And you love that!
It has over 14 thousand shares to date. As well as many wonderfully recreated recipe pictures of it by you on Pinterest.
Thank you for making that recipe such a hit!
But folks I haven't just created this cherry bakewell cheesecake, because I know that you'll love it.
I've created it because I have an obsession with those cherry bakewell flavours!
I mean what's not to love?
That heavenly combination of those cherries and almonds together. It's so delicious.
Then pair that combination with the creaminess of the cheesecake itself. It becomes just mouthwatering!
I have the Rowardennan Youth Hostel to thank. For giving me the inspiration for this cherry bakewell cheesecake.
We recently stayed there when we walked the West Highland Way from Inverarnan to Rowardennan.
A slice of this was offered up after a delicious chickpea curry main course.
Well, after a long 14 mile, 8 hour hike we were all feeling slightly frazzled.
However, I can tell you that biting into a slice of this cheesecake was like being lifted right back on your feet again!
How To Make This No Bake Cherry Bakewell Cheesecake
- This heavenly tasting cheesecake requires no baking. Just time to let the sweet cheesecake magic happen in the fridge.
- Ideally follow the recipe below and prepare this the day before you want to serve it. Or allow at least 4 hours for it to chill in the fridge before slicing.
- The base is made from crushed digestive biscuits (graham crackers for my U.S. friends!) mixed with ground almonds to give it that initial almond flavour.
- For the cheesecake filling itself I used reduced fat cream cheese and reduced fat double cream. I always use lighter versions when I can in my cheesecakes. I find no difference in taste when comparing to full fat versions and you save yourself a few calories too.
- I found that glace cherries were cheaper and less messy than fresh ones. Plus the glace cherries are already sweetened meaning less caster sugar needs to be added to the recipe. Nor any vanilla extract to sweeten it further.
- The almond extract helps to give this cheesecake it's full distinctive Amaretto taste which goes perfectly with the cherries.
- Prior to serving. Decorate the top of the cheesecake with the toasted flaked almonds to give it a lovely light crunchy topping.
- Serve to your guests / family on plates with forks. And best of all enjoy!
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This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this cheesecake and many of my other cheesecake recipes too.
It's easy to push the base up slowly keeping the shape of the cheesecake with this cake tin. When you're removing it prior to serving.
I also find it easier to use this tin with my no bake cheesecake recipes, rather than cakes tins that clip together at the side. Those, I find are better for baked cheesecakes.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake!
And if like me you can't get enough of cherry bakewell flavours.
Then why not try out my scrumptious easy to make cherry bakewell muffins?
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No Bake Cherry Bakewell Cheesecake Recipe
Go one step further than a cherry bakewell tart and surprise your dinner party guests with this fabulous cherry bakewell cheesecake!
It's sure to go down a storm!
Oh, and I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
No Bake Cherry Bakewell Cheesecake Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Base :-
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 160 g reduced fat digestive biscuits*
- 40 g ground almonds
For the Cheesecake Filling :-
- 300 g reduced fat soft cheese
- 300 ml reduced fat double cream
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 100 g caster sugar
- 150 g glace cherries
For the Cheesecake Topping :-
- Flaked Toasted Almonds
Instructions
For the Biscuit Base :-
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 20cm loose bottomed cake tin and line the bottom with greaseproof paper.
- Blitz the digestive biscuits to a crunchy crumb consistency either in a food processor or place in a bag and bash with a rolling pin.
- Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan, then stir in the crushed biscuits and ground almonds.
- Press the biscuits into the bottom of the greased cake tin, ensuring all of the bottom is covered evenly, then place the tin into the fridge for a minimum of 20 minutes.
For the Cheesecake Filling :-
- Whisk together the cream cheese, double cream, almond extract, caster sugar and glace cherries
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base and smooth out.
- Place the cheesecake into the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours. If you can make this the day before and chill overnight, then even better.
- Before serving, remove from fridge for 5 minutes and carefully lift the cheesecake out.
For the Cheesecake Topping :-
- Remove the greaseproof paper then decorate the top with the flaked almonds
David @ Spiced
This cheesecake sounds amazing, Neil! I'm just like you...I get recipe inspiration from all over the place, and whenever we eat out, I almost always get a recipe idea. Glad you stumbled across this no-bake cheesecake version of the cherry bakewell! You know what's funny, though? Cherry bakewell is a term that hasn't really crossed the Atlantic. Over here, we'd call it cherry almond. No matter the name, though, I need a slice of this one...ASAP!
Neil
Thanks David. I knew you would love this Cheesecake! I had no idea that it would be called cherry almond over there as opposed to cherry bakewell. It's funny how some names have travelled and some haven't? Lynne and I have got some of this in the freezer so I think we'll need to have a slice each this Sunday to help us cool down with all the hot weather we've been having. Have a good weekend! 🙂
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
I made a cheesecake yesterday too - well, the difference is that it's a traditional baked cheesecake. I was thinking of making a cherry cheesecake, but then decided it would be too messy pitting fresh cherries, so I like your thinking here 😉 The combo of almonds and cherries is delicious, and I totally feel how it works here (love the addition of nuts in the crust - what a coincidence, I also baked the crust with nuts). I actually would have added a bit of Amaretto for even more pronounced flavor...or just sip it separately 😉 Delicious dessert Neil!
Neil
Ah, now you see Ben if I had added a bit of Amaretto for even more flavour, I would have been tempted to take more than just a sip! 😆
I do love the taste of Amaretto and I suppose it could definitely be added here. I just felt the taste was "almondy" enough so it didn't need it.
Thanks Ben! 😀
Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Now this is one delicious cheesecake recipe Neil. It looks amazing. And just in time too because I am expecing a few guests this weekend and this is a great recipe to serve for dessert.I love the use of cherries and toasted almonds in the recipe as well, it really looks so good. LOL, I should just print the link to this recipe and leave them next to the plates because everybody will definitely want your recipe as well:)
Thank you for the delicious recipe...have a great weekend 🙂
Neil
Ha ha 🙂 I love that! Printing the recipe and leaving it next to your guests plates. That's brilliant!
Thanks for your comment and I do hope you have an amazing dinner party this weekend! 😀
GiGi Eats
Mouthwatering- YOU SAID IT NEIL!!!!! That crust plus the creaminess - SIGN ME UP!!!! I love those textures together. Then again, WHO DOESN'T?
Neil
It's a magnificent looking cheesecake isn't it GiGi. And I can vouch for it tasting just that way too!
Thank you very much for your kind comments and rating! 😀
Susana
Wow this looks perfect!! And the almonds on top! I love almonds, they will give such a great touch to the cheesecake! It looks delicious. Can't wait to make it.
Neil
Thanks Susana. I think you will love this cheesecake and I hope you get chance to make it! 🙂
Shashi at SavorySpin
Wow - Neil, the recipe for this no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake is sure to be a hit like that loaf cake! I saw this on IG and have been looking forward to checking out the recipe and now that I have am so wishing I had a slice of this in front of me right now! I so love hearing about your walking adventures - not only is the scenery mesmerizing but y'all fins some of the best treats as well! If my daughter and I make it out to Scotland, we would love to tag along with y'all on one of your walks and eats 🙂
Neil
Glad you like my no bake cherry bakewell cheesecake Shashi. 🙂
If there's any left in the freezer I'll send you some over. Oh wait. Lynne seems to have eaten it all. 😆 (well and me too).
We'd love it if you and your daughter both came over to Scotland. We would definitely be your ideal guides. Taking you round all the best scenery and eateries! 😀
Mimi
This looks absolutely fabulous! I've never heard of a bakewell tart - it must be a British thing! And, I'm not a baker...
Neil
Yes I suppose bakwell tart is more of a British thing Mimi. But we love to share our favourite bakewell flavours of cherry and almonds all over the world.
Thanks for your comment. If you were here near me now in Scotland I'd be right over with a slice for you to enjoy! 😀
Christina Hartnett
Call it Cherry Bakewell or Cherry Almond cake, I'll call it freaking delicious! Sorry I haven't been around your site in a while. I'm fighting and winning with the city to make my community safer. It's been crazy over here the last few weeks. I can't wait to read your hike post! Somehow, someday, I"ll have to cross the pond to hike with you and of course, eat all your cheesecake. I'm cool like that 🙂
Neil
Fighting and winning with the city to make your community safer Christine? Now that does sound like a worthwhile cause. I'd love to hear more about that.
Please do make your way over the pond to hike with Lynne and I Christine. Both you and Kieran are welcome. There's plenty of cheesecake in the freezer for all of us to get through. (There always is 🙂 ).