No-bake Cheesecake with Optima molds: the solution against hot weather

Ferragosto is traditionally considered the hottest day of the year, so we came up with a way to cool down with these single-portion cheesecake that don’t require baking. Learn how to make them using our optima baking molds, perfect for both cooking and serving your creations.

Ingredients (for six 8 cm single-portion molds):

• 6.3 oz plain biscuits
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup cream cheese
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Fresh fruit of your choice

Preparation:

1. Use a food processor to finely crush the plain biscuits, meanwhile melt the butter. In a bowl, add the crushed biscuits with the melted (but not too hot) butter and mix well. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the 3-inch molds to form the base of your cheesecakes, using the back of a spoon to compact it. Place the molds in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, sift the ricotta cheese, then add the cream cheese and the vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
3. Remove the molds from the fridge and spoon the cheese mixture into each one, smoothing the tops with a spatula or spoon. Refrigerate the individual cheesecakes for at least 4 hours.

After 4 hours, remove the cheesecakes from the fridge and garnish them with fresh fruit of your choice, we used blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Now, your no-bake mini cheesecakes are ready to be served and enjoyed!

Suggested Novacart product: OP 91-20 CBMM | Cardboard baking mold

Optima cardboard baking molds are internally coated with a PET film, making them perfect for preparing no-bake recipes, as they are resistant to food fats. Our Optima molds are also suitable for both freezing and baking, and they can be used to serve your finished creations directly at the table.