How to make No-bake Milkybar Cheesecake - Easy to make, scrumptious and delectable Milky bar cheesecake with a creamy, smooth, rich filling and a crunchy buttery biscuit base. We use Creme Fraiche and Cream Cheese along with some Milkybar chocolate for an indulgent and delicious cheesecake which is topped with chopped white chocolate.
300gDigestive BiscuitsGraham Crackers, around 3 cups
175 gButterSalted
Cheesecake Filling
300gCream Cheese Full Fat, at Room Temperature, 1 ¼ Cup
100gCreme FraicheFull Fat, at Room Temperature, ¼ Cup plus 3 tbsp
500mlDouble CreamHeavy Cream, Cold, 2 cups
260gMilky Bar Chocolate Bar1 Cup
Topping
100gMilky BarsChopped, ¼ Cup plus 3 tbsp
Instructions
Line the base of a round 20cm cake tin (loose bottomed/springform tin) with baking paper/parchment paper.
Place the digestive biscuits into a food processor or large sandwich bag and bash with a rolling pin. Whizz the biscuits to a fine crumb.
Melt the butter in a microwave or on the stove in a bowl set over a small saucepan of simmering water until it melts. Give it a good stir.
Add the melted butter to the biscuits in a large bowl and mix through using a fork or spoon until fully incorporated.
Pour the biscuit mixture into the tin and use a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down and create an even layer.
Place the cake tin in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
Beat the Cream Cheese and Creme Fraiche together in the bowl of s stand mixer or in a medium bowl with an electric hand mixer. Beat until the mixture holds.
Whip the Double Cream in a separate bowl until it forms soft peaks. Mix into the cream cheese mixture.
Melt the milkybar chocolate in the microwave or in a ban marie and pour the melted milkybar into the cream cheese mixture.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the refrigerated biscuit base and smooth using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
Place in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight for best results.
Once set, carefully remove the chilled cheesecake from the tin and decorate with chopped milkybar chocolate.
Notes
Variations
Topping I placed the Milkybar in the freezer for 20 minutes and then chopped it not shards. You can anything you like on top of the cheesecake. Such as Whipped Cream, Extra milkybar Chocolate, Melted Chocolate (White or Milk Chocolate), Crushed Biscuits, Milkybar Chocolate Buttons, Berries - Whatever you like.ChocolateYou can use any white chocolate brand in place of milky bar.Gluten FreeUse gluten free biscuits to make it gluten free.Cream CheeseUse Mascarpone or Ricotta instead if you prefer.Double/Heavy CreamUse Sour Cream instead.BiscuitsUse your favourites. E.g. Shortbread Biscuits, Chocolate Digestives, Cookies.Vanilla Add a teaspoon Vanilla Extract into the cheesecake chocolate mixture for added delicious flavour.
Top Tips
Use Cold CreamCold cream whips quicker and better than room temperature cream, so make sure your cream is cold.Use room temperature Creme Fraiche and Cream CheeseCream cheese and Creme Fraiche are better whipped at room temperature for a creamier texture.Melting the ChocolateWhen melting chocolate especially white chocolate in the microwave, it is better to under microwave as any remaining solid bits will melt from the residual heat once out of the microwave.Just give it a stir.Over doing this stage, could burnt the chocolate. Smooth EdgesSlide a knife around the inside of the tin before you release the cheesecake from the tin to get smooth edges.Full Fat Cream Cheese, Creme Fraiche and Double CreamIt is best to use full fat versions of everything so a lusciously creamy dessert.
Storage
FridgeWhite Chocolate Cheesecake will keep well in the fridge for 3-4 days.FreezerOnce the cheesecake has set, place in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Defrost overnight in the fridge.Weigh IngredientsAll my recipes are made using Kitchen Scales. Though cup measurements are provided, I would highly recommend using Kitchen Scales for accuracy.
Nutrition Info
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