Mary Berry White Chocolate and Ginger Cheesecake Recipe
This cheesecake is a no-bake dessert featuring a crunchy ginger biscuit base, a rich and creamy white chocolate filling, and a hint of ginger spice. It’s an elegant treat with a balance of sweetness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 20
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
For the Base:
- Ginger biscuits: 250g (2 cups), crushed.
- Butter: 100g (½ cup), melted.
For the Filling:
- White chocolate: 200g (7 oz), melted and cooled slightly.
- Full-fat cream cheese: 300g (1⅓ cups).
- Double cream: 200ml (¾ cup).
- Icing sugar: 50g (⅓ cup), sifted.
- Ground ginger: ½ teaspoon.
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
For the Topping (optional):
- Crystallized ginger: Chopped, for garnish.
- White chocolate shavings: For decoration.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the base
In a bowl, combine the crushed ginger biscuits and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared springform tin. Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to set.
Step 2: Melt the white chocolate
Melt the white chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave. Stir until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
Step 3: Make the filling
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sifted icing sugar until smooth. Add the melted white chocolate, ground ginger, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Whip the cream
In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the white chocolate mixture, taking care not to deflate the air.
Step 5: Assemble the cheesecake
Spread the filling evenly over the chilled biscuit base. Smooth the top with a spatula. Cover the tin and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
Step 6: Decorate and serve
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin and transfer it to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped crystallized ginger and white chocolate shavings, if desired. Slice and serve chilled.