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    Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake

    Published: Jun 27, 2014 · Updated: May 22, 2020 by Neil 6 Comments

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    A strawberry whisky cheesecake on a plate with a slice removed and on a side plate in the background. Pin title text overlay at top.
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    Strawberry whisky cheesecake is to die for! This is a fantastic, fresh and indulgent dessert. It's perfect for dinner parties and will really impress your guests!

    Strawberry whisky cheesecake on a plate with a slice removed and served on a plate in the background.

    This strawberry whisky cheesecake has long since been a favourite Scottish dessert / pudding of mine.

    I mean there's so many things you can make from all the fantastic fresh berry fruits when they come into season.

    But, here in Scotland, when our amazing fresh Scottish strawberries, appear, I choose to make this delicious strawberry whisky cheesecake!

    And, I make it at least once yearly! 😀

    A pile of Scottish strawberries.

    We really do have some of the best strawberries and raspberries that you can taste here, and all grown locally.

    I'm lucky enough to be able to either pick my own fresh from the fields or buy these berries in the supermarket that are just 24 hours from field to shelve and so still really fresh!

    Then, there’s nothing like marrying together 2 of our best Scottish products – strawberries and whisky!

    However, it is best just to use a blended whisky rather than single malt for this recipe.

    Why You Should Use A Blended Whisky Instead Of A Malt Whisky In This Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake Receipe

    Well you see, single malts should be enjoyed on their own, savoured as a drink, with only a very small amount of water added (if prefered) because they are so SPECIAL.

    Blended whisky, you can use for cooking like here in this strawberry cheesecake recipe. You can also add your coke to it too as a drink.

    But, you should NEVER add coke, or anything else to your single malt!

    That's your whisky lesson over from a Scotsman. 😉

    A slice of strawberry whisky cheesecake on a side plate with the rest of the whisky cheesecake in the background.

    I've made this strawberry whisky cheesecake dessert even more "Scottish" by adding a shortbread base.

    You could, of course, to save time, and just add a traditional digestive biscuit / graham cracker cheese cake biscuit base.

    Follow instructions 1-3 in the white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake recipe for that traditional base instead of  the method for the shortbread base below.

    Why Is This Indulgent Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake On A Healthy Recipes Site?

    Yes this is an indulgent pudding.

    Its for those special occasions, and I only make it myself when I can get the best Scottish Strawberries, so that's one a year.

    As long as you follow a reasonably active lifestyle, like the 80:20 rule, then a little bit of what you fancy doesn't hurt once in a while......

    So thats why. You have to live a little sometimes. 😀

    For this Dairy Free Cheesecake you many need……

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product, I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through, then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Loose base cake tin
    • Rolling pin
    • Baking tray
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring jug
    • Whisk (if you don't have a stand mixer)
    • Stand mixer (if you have one)
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen knives

    This is the deep round cake tin with loose base that I use in the making of this dairy free cheesecake and many of my other cheesecakes 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 with my no bake cheesecake recipes than cake tins that clip together at the side.

    Those I find are better for baked cheesecakes!

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    Strawberry whisky cheesecake is to die for! This is a fantastic, fresh and indulgent dessert. It's perfect for dinner parties and will really impress your guests! Click to Tweet

    Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake Recipe

    You can freeze this strawberry whisky cheesecake. If you're doing so, I've found the best way is to cut the cake up into slices and then freeze those individual portions.

    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! 🙂

    Strawberry whisky cheesecake is to die for! This is a fantastic, fresh and indulgent dessert. It's perfect for dinner parties and will really impress your guests!
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    Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake Recipe

    Strawberry whisky cheesecake is to die for! This is a fantastic, fresh and indulgent dessert. It's perfect for dinner parties and will really impress your guests!
    Prep Time1 hr
    Cook Time30 mins
    Resting Time4 hrs
    Total Time5 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Pudding
    Cuisine: Scottish
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 615kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Loose base cake tin
    • Rolling pin
    • Baking tray
    • Measuring spoons
    • Kitchen scale
    • Wooden spoon
    • Measuring jug
    • Whisk
    • Stand mixer
    • Pyrex mixing glass bowl
    • Large mixing bowl
    • Kitchen knives

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for the Shortbread Base:-

    • 150 g butter
    • 80 g caster sugar
    • 225 g plain flour
    • A miniature of blended malt whisky or 5 tbsp. from a bottle.

    Ingredients for the filling:-

    • 400 g strawberries
    • 250 g cream cheese
    • 150 g caster sugar
    • 300 ml double cream
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Method for the Shortbread base:-

    • Preheat oven to 160C.
    • Cream the butter and sugar together either by hand or by using a mixer.
    • Gradually add in the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs, then knead the breadcrumb mixture into a smooth soft dough.
    • Roll the dough into a sausage shape, wrap it in cling film and store it in the fridge until hard.
    • Slice the dough into 1cm slices, place on a baking tray and cook for 30 minutes until golden brown, remove and allow to cool, then put the shortbread into a bag and crush it up into biscuit crumbs.
    • Mix the crumbs with 2 tbsp. of whisky and mould into the bottom of a greased cheesecake tin and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

    Method for the filling:-

    • Keep 2 – 3 of the strawberries for decorating, but otherwise cut the rest of the strawberries into quarters.
    • Mix the cream cheese and sugar together either by hand or by using a mixer.
    • In a separate bowl beat the cream together with the remaining whisky until the mixture forms stiff peaks.
    • Gradually fold the cream cheese and sugar mixture into the cream until well combined, and then fold in the quartered strawberries.
    • Spoon the mixture on top of the biscuit base and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours if you can’t wait that long!
    • Before serving remove from the fridge and decorate with the remaining strawberries.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 40.2g | Saturated Fat: 24.3g | Cholesterol: 126.1mg | Sodium: 131.8mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 33.3g | Vitamin C: 40.4mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    Nutrition Facts
    Strawberry Whisky Cheesecake
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 615 Calories from Fat 362
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 40.2g62%
    Saturated Fat 24.3g152%
    Cholesterol 126.1mg42%
    Sodium 131.8mg6%
    Carbohydrates 56.4g19%
    Fiber 1.8g8%
    Sugar 33.3g37%
    Protein 6g12%
    Vitamin C 40.4mg49%
    Calcium 70mg7%
    Iron 0.7mg4%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. trkingmomoe

      July 05, 2014 at 8:27 am

      This sounds so good. A really good desert for the summer.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        July 05, 2014 at 8:53 am

        Hi there, thanks for stopping by again 🙂 I couldn't agree more with you! Lynne and I may be having a little slice each of this tomorrow evening after our Sunday curry. I'll be posting (finally) my salad recipe with your wonderful Dutch Sweet and Sour Pennsylvania Salad Dressing on Monday. Thanks again for letting me use it.

        Reply
    2. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      September 16, 2014 at 3:21 am

      I love making cheesecakes but have never added whisky to a cheesecake mixture before. Definitely inspired now to try it out.. curious to know what the added whisky tastes like!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        September 16, 2014 at 8:26 am

        Thanks Thalia, I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Julia

      January 19, 2022 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Just letting you know Neil that I made this at Christmas and it went down a storm with the family! 5 Star. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • Neil

        January 19, 2022 at 12:33 pm

        Thanks bery much for letting me know Julia. It's been ages since I made this recipe and I may have to make it again soon!

        Reply

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