No-Bake Cheesecake with Berry Compote
No-Bake Cheesecake with Berry Compote is a chilled dessert featuring a creamy filling of cream cheese, sugar, and whipped cream set in a graham cracker crust, topped with a vibrant sauce of cooked berries. It is a popular, easy-to-make variation of the classic cheesecake, with roots in American home baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from cream cheese, cream, and sugar, with minimal protein. A typical slice provides a rich source of calcium and antioxidants from the berries, with a calorie count roughly between 350-450 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The no-bake method, which became popular in the mid-20th century with the advent of commercial gelatin and refrigeration, offers a lighter, mousse-like texture compared to its baked counterpart. The berry compote not only adds a tart contrast to the rich filling but also introduces beneficial vitamins and a natural, vibrant color without artificial additives.
