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Sticky Date Cheesecake Recipe

  • Serves 4
  • Difficulty Medium

We’ve taken our Date Scones to the next level with these individual Sticky Date Cheesecakes, so if you’re entertaining and looking for that ‘wow’ factor, we’ve got you covered. Oh, and the best thing? With this cheesecake recipe, there’s no messing about with the oven!

Our Date Scones make the perfect sweet bready base for the creamy cheesecake on top. This no bake cheesecake recipe not only tastes delicious, it looks great too. Garnish with figs, flowers and a drizzle of butterscotch sauce and you’ll be sure to impress your guests!

Ingredients

Ingredients

4 Bakers Delight Date Scones, roughly chopped
100g butter, cubed
165g (3/4 cups) brown sugar, firmly packed
460ml (1 3/4 cups) cream
250g (1 cup) cream cheese, room temperature
275g (1 1/4 cup) caster sugar
1 1/2 tbs gelatine
Figs cut in quarters, to garnish
Edible flowers, to garnish

Method

    1. Step 1

      Equally divide the chopped Bakers Delight Date Scones between four 350-400ml glasses. Using the back of a spoon press down to form a solid and even base. Set aside in fridge

    2. Step 2

      Place butter, brown sugar and two thirds of a cup cream into a medium sized saucepan over a low heat, stirring until melted. Increase heat and bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer for 4-5 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat and allow to cool for two and a half hours

    3. Step 3

      In the meantime using an electric mixer whip remaining cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form and set aside. In a separate bowl beat cream cheese and caster sugar together for 2-3min or until smooth

    4. Step 4

      Dissolve gelatine in quarter cup boiling water and stir until dissolved. Pour into cream cheese and whip on low speed until combined. Using a spatula, fold whipped cream through cream cheese mixture and transfer evenly into each glass. Place in fridge to set for 2 hours

    5. Step 5

      Garnish cheesecakes with figs, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of butterscotch sauce. Serve immediately

FAQ’s

Does a no-bake cheesecake taste different? 

While equally delicious, a no-bake cheesecake can taste different to a traditional cheesecake. No-bake cheesecakes are typically creamier and softer in texture compared to their baked counterparts. No-bake cheesecakes often use ingredients like whipped cream to create a light texture, while traditional cheesecakes often use eggs in the batter. 

Can you make cheesecake a day ahead?

You can certainly make your cheesecake a day ahead to save time, just make sure you cover it with cling film to protect it in the fridge. It’s best to add your garnish just before serving to avoid any sogginess.

What is the thickening agent in cheesecake?

Cheesecake recipes will often use gelatine or beaten eggs as a thickening agent. Whipping the cream to stiff peaks also helps to thicken up your cheesecake, so make sure to whip it well before adding it to the mixture.