No Bake Blackberry Sorel Cheesecake Recipe
This No Bake Blackberry Sorel Cheesecake combines a soft pretzel-like crust infused with sweet and savory toppings, filled with a creamy, tangy cheesecake mixture adorned with fresh blackberries. It offers a unique blend of textures and flavors without the need for an oven, making it perfect for a refreshing dessert or indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups warm milk (100-110 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or white sugar, honey)
- 3 teaspoons yeast
- 5 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ stick soft butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Toppings
- Pretzel salt
- Everything bagel seasoning
- Cinnamon sugar
- Sesame seeds
- Poppy seeds
Cheesecake Filling
- Cream cheese (quantity not specified; estimate 16 ounces)
- Sour cream or heavy cream (estimate ½ cup)
- Granulated sugar (estimate ½ cup)
- Vanilla extract (estimate 1 teaspoon)
- Fresh blackberries (estimate 1-2 cups)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine the warm milk and brown sugar; stir to dissolve. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy and activated.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and soft butter. Add the activated yeast mixture and mix until the dough starts forming. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Proof Dough: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it as needed to form the crust base for the cheesecake. Brush the dough with the egg yolk and water mixture for a shiny finish.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle your choice of pretzel salt, everything bagel seasoning, cinnamon sugar, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds evenly over the crust to add flavor and texture.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream or heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cheesecake: Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared dough crust. Top generously with fresh blackberries to add a burst of fruity flavor.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the assembled no bake cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled and set, slice the cheesecake and serve cold as a refreshing and indulgent dessert.
Notes
- This no bake cheesecake relies on refrigeration to set the filling instead of baking, making it perfect for warm weather or quick preparation.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the dough and filling to your preference for sweetness.
- Feel free to experiment with different toppings on the crust to vary flavor and texture.
- Fresh blackberries can be substituted with other fresh berries such as raspberries or blueberries.
- Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
