Blackberry Hazelnut (No-bake) Cheesecake | As Made by Amanda

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta provides a lighter texture and fewer calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are lower in fat and calories, while peanuts are more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt offers similar tanginess with lower fat.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line the bottom of an 8-inch springform with parchment paper.

For the crust: In a large bowl, combine shortbread crumbs, ground hazelnuts, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until combined and mixture holds together when squeezed.

Pour mixture into prepared springform pan. Press mixture into bottom and at least 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pan.

Bake crust until fragrant, set, and lightly golden on the edges. Let cool completely before filling.

For the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium-low speed until smooth and combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Beat in 1/3 cup blackberry preserves.

Switch to the whisk attachment. Gradually add cold heavy whipping cream while mixing on low speed. Once added, scrape down the bowl and increase speed to medium-high, beating until thick and stiff peaks form, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Spoon filling into the cooled crust, smoothing as desired. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the whipped cream: In a stand mixer or medium bowl, combine cold heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until medium peaks form, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Remove chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and move to a serving plate. Top with whipped cream, garnish with blackberry preserves, chopped hazelnuts, and fresh blackberries.

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