Strawberry & Vanilla Custard Cheesecake

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🍓 Strawberry & Vanilla Custard Cheesecake (No-Bake Style)

This beautiful layered cheesecake features a crunchy oat cookie crust, a creamy vanilla custard filling, and a fresh strawberry custard topping. It’s rich, fruity, and perfect for spring and summer!

🛒 Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 cups (200 g) rolled oats or oat cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 4 tbsp (60 g) melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Vanilla Custard Layer

  • 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Layer

  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries
  • ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water
  • A few drops of pink food coloring (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For Decoration

  • Fresh strawberries
  • White chocolate shavings (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Mix the oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, butter, egg, and vanilla until evenly combined.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
  4. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
  5. Let cool completely.

2. Make the Vanilla Custard

  1. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  5. Pour over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. Make the Strawberry Layer

  1. Blend the strawberries until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the strawberry purée, sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and glossy (about 5–7 minutes).
  4. Add food coloring if desired.
  5. Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes.

4. Assemble

  1. Pour the strawberry mixture over the chilled vanilla layer.
  2. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours, preferably overnight.

🍓 Decorate

  • Top with fresh whole and sliced strawberries.
  • Sprinkle with white chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.

💡 Tips

  • Chill overnight for the cleanest slices.
  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Run a warm knife under hot water before slicing for neat layers.

⏱️ Time

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Bake Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: About 6 hours 50 minutes

🍰 Servings

10–12 slices

Enjoy this creamy, fruity cheesecake with a crisp buttery crust—it’s an impressive dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful! 🍓✨

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