Refreshing No-Bake Curd Cake – A Summer Classic Reborn

When temperatures rise and you can’t be bothered to switch on the oven, this refreshing no-bake curd cake is exactly what you need. It’s light, creamy and beautifully simple — a dessert you can prepare ahead of time, keep in the fridge, and serve chilled for the perfect finish to any summer meal.

Born from a “what’s in the fridge” moment, this cake quickly became one of those recipes that never leave your kitchen. The soft, creamy curd filling, crispy biscuit base and fresh fruity topping are proof that simple can be spectacular.

Ingredients

Base

• 230 g whole-grain biscuits with chocolate chunks
• 3 heaping tablespoons butter

Filling

• 1 kg fresh curd (not strained)
• 250 ml whipping cream
• 300 g “Išler” biscuits (or similar sandwich cookies)
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar (8 g)

Decoration

• 150 g fresh strawberries
• 200 g “Išler” biscuits
• 100 g rum balls (or other chocolate truffles)

Method

1. Crush the whole-grain biscuits with your hands and mix with softened butter until well combined.
2. Press the mixture evenly into a round cake pan (26 cm diameter) to form the base.
3. In a large bowl, combine the curd, sugar, vanilla sugar and whipping cream. Add roughly crushed “Išler” biscuits and mix well.
4. Spread the curd filling evenly over the biscuit base.
5. Refrigerate the cake until fully set — ideally overnight.
6. Once chilled, remove from the pan and decorate with whole “Išler” biscuits, fresh strawberries and rum balls.

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💡 Tip: This cake tastes even better the next day — the flavours have time to blend and the texture becomes irresistibly smooth. Serve it well chilled, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

❓ FAQ – No-Bake Desserts

Why choose a no-bake dessert?
They’re perfect for hot days or when you’re short on time — quick to make, no oven required, yet still creamy, refreshing and delicious.

How long does the cake keep in the fridge?
Stored in an airtight container or well covered, it will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Add fresh fruit just before serving for best results.

Can I prepare it a day ahead?
Absolutely — in fact, it’s even better that way. Overnight chilling improves the texture and intensifies the flavours.

How can I make it lighter?
Swap part of the whipping cream for Greek yogurt or low-fat mascarpone, and adjust the sugar to taste.

What other no-bake desserts do you recommend?
Try individual tiramisu cups, a no-bake chocolate tart or a berry cheesecake. All are quick, simple and wonderfully refreshing.