Here’s a full recipe for a delicious Irish Strawberry Cheesecake, incorporating classic creamy cheesecake flavors with a hint of Irish spirit (thanks to Irish cream liqueur) and fresh strawberries. This is a no-bake cheesecake, perfect for a festive occasion or just a sweet treat.
Irish Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (No-Bake)
Ingredients
For the base:
200 g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
100 n g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
400 g (14 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
200 ml (7 fl oz) heavy cream (whipping cream)
150g (5 oz) powdered sugar
100ml (3.5 fl oz) Irish cream liqueur (e.g., Baileys)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp gelatin (or 1 sachet, about 10g)
3 tbsp warm water
For the topping:
250g (9 oz) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Optional: 1 tbsp strawberry jam (for shine)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Base
1. Crush the digestive biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs.
2. Mix in the melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan (8- or 9-inch).
4. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the gelatin in warm water. Let it bloom and cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and Irish cream liqueur. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
6. Add the cooled gelatin and fold until evenly mixed.
7. Pour the filling over the chilled base and smooth the top.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, or overnight for best results.
3. Prepare the Strawberry Topping
1. In a bowl, mix sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let macerate for 15–30 minutes.
2. (Optional) Heat the strawberry jam until warm and mix with the strawberries for a glossy finish.
3. Once the cheesecake has set, arrange the strawberry topping on top.
✅ Tips
You can omit the Irish cream for a non-alcoholic version and replace it with a bit more cream and a splash of vanilla.
To make it extra Irish, you can add a splash of Irish whiskey to the strawberry topping.
Serve chilled with an extra drizzle of strawberry syrup or whipped cream on the side.
