Easy Bournville Strawberry Cheesecake: Eggless, No-Oven Version

When chocolate and strawberry are combined, the result is just delightful. The flavor combination of chocolate and strawberries have rocked the dessert tables all across the world for ages and is still considered one of the best flavor combinations ever. Being contrasting in nature, these flavors still complement each other like a match made in heaven. Where strawberries bring their fruity and pulpy sensation, chocolate complements it with its rich, dark and nuanced flavor. It creates a whole symphony of taste, a perfect balance between sweet, tart, and indulgent that satisfies both the heart and the palate.

Combining these two flavors together in an easy no-bake cheesecake, this recipe for easy Bournville strawberry cheesecake is all you need to make a perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Being a no-bake recipe, this won’t require you to go through intricate baking processes if you are not yet used to your new oven. You can make this confidently with the simple ingredients and steps and let the fridge do all the work for you after you just assemble the dessert. With the chocolatey crust of Oreo cookies, creamy filling of strawberry cream cheese, and the topping of Bournville ganache, this recipe gives you an experience of a flavor rollercoaster that takes you from fruity heights to chocolatey depths with every bite.

Not only the flavors do the magic, its appeal is also fantastic that draws you in. With the crown of strawberries on top, this strawberry chocolate cheesecake looks almost magical. And with the layers of brown and pink, it gives off the impression of a carefully crafted gourmet dessert. With all of these in one treat, you can’t help but dig in. With this recipe, you can prepare the cheesecake the day before the occasion and set it overnight in the fridge to serve as the party begins. Overnight freezing will also help in gaining a better structure.

Easy Recipe For Bournville Strawberry Cheesecake:

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 cup Oreo cookies
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 tsp cocoa powder (optional, for extra chocolate flavor)

For the Filling:

• 200g cream cheese (room temp)
• ½ cup whipping cream (cold)
• 100g Bournville dark chocolate, melted and cooled
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3–4 fresh strawberries, finely chopped or puréed

For the Topping:

• Fresh strawberries, halved or sliced
• 1 tbsp strawberry jam or glaze
• Chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions:

Step 1. Prepare the Crust

Combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until it is evenly distributed. Press it into the bottom of a springform pan or a cake tin lined with parchment paper. Let it sit in the fridge for about 15 to 20 minutes until it is firm.

Step 2. Whip the Cream

Take a large bowl and in it whip chilled cream until you see soft peaks. Set this cream aside.

Step 3. Prepare Filling Ingredients

Melt Bournville dark chocolate using a double boiler until it is glossy and evenly melted. Heat a saucepan and combine strawberries and sugar in it. Add some water and heat it up until strawberries are dissolved, sugar is dissolved, and the mixture is reduced and thick.

Step 4. Make the Cheesecake Filling

Take a separate bowl and beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until it is smooth and fluffy. Fold in melted Bournville dark chocolate, vanilla extract, and pureed strawberries. Now gently fold in the whipped cream until it is fully combined.

Step 5. Assemble & Chill

It's time to assemble your cheesecake. Pour the filling into the prepared cookie crust and smoothen the top with the help of a spatula. Cover it and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Chilling overnight is the best way to keep the cheesecake firm for a long time and give it a structure that doesn't break apart or collapse.

Step 6. Garnish and Serve

Top the cheesecake with chocolate shards, fresh strawberries, strawberry glaze, and chocolate shavings. Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Tips To Make This Easy Bournville Strawberry Cheesecake More Delicious:

• To get an enhanced strawberry flavor, add a swirl of strawberry jam into the filling. In this way, the strawberry flavor will be concentrated.
• You can also use silicone molds or transparent dessert glasses for individual serving or if setting the whole cake firmly becomes a challenge.
• To keep the recipe vegan, swap cream cheese and whipped cream with their plant-based alternatives and use vegan Bournville chocolate.
• Layer a few pieces of strawberry in between the crust and filling layer to give it a fruity and pulpy blast in every bite.