Servings: 12–16 slices
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4–6 hours
Difficulty: Easy, no-bake
✨ INGREDIENTS
For the Biscuit Base
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1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuit crumbs
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6 Tbsp (85g) butter, melted
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2 Tbsp sugar (optional)
For the Cheesecake Layer
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16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
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½ cup (100g) sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 Tbsp lemon juice
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2 tsp gelatin powder
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2 Tbsp hot water (to dissolve gelatin)
For the Jelly Layer
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1 (3–4 oz / 85–100g) packet fruit-flavored jelly/Jell-O (strawberry or raspberry works best)
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1 cup (250ml) boiling water
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½ cup (125ml) cold water
(Optional: add fresh berries under the jelly layer for extra wow!)
🧁 INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the Base
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Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) square pan with parchment.
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Mix crumbs + melted butter + sugar until it resembles wet sand.
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Press firmly into the bottom of the pan using a spoon or flat glass.
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Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
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Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Add vanilla and lemon juice, mixing well.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
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Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Dissolve gelatin in hot water, stir well, and let cool slightly.
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Add dissolved gelatin to the mixture and blend quickly to avoid lumps.
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Pour the filling over the chilled base and smooth the top.
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Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until just set.
3. Add the Jelly Layer
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Prepare jelly/Jell-O using 1 cup boiling water + ½ cup cold water
(this makes a firmer jelly that slices beautifully). -
Let it cool to room temperature—but not set.
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Gently pour over the cheesecake layer.
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Return to the fridge for at least 3–4 hours or until fully set.

