Shrikhand Cheesecake Recipe for USA – Easy No-Bake Indian Fusion Dessert

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🧁 Shrikhand Cheesecake Recipe for USA Kitchens – A No-Bake Indian Fusion Dessert



Love Indian sweets but want something modern and effortless? This Shrikhand Cheesecake recipe for USA home kitchens is the perfect no-bake fusion dessert that brings together the rich, creamy taste of traditional shrikhand and the elegance of a classic cheesecake.

It’s light, saffron-scented, and made with ingredients easily available in USA grocery stores. Perfect for festive occasions, potlucks, or even a quick weekend indulgence!

🛒 Ingredients (All Easily Found in the USA)

For the Crust:

  • 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)

For the Shrikhand Cheesecake Layer:

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (thick style like FAGE or Chobani)
  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened, like Philadelphia)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • Few saffron strands soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk
  • 1 tsp rose water or vanilla extract
  • Crushed pistachios (for garnish)
  • Dried rose petals or saffron threads (optional, for décor)

🍰 How to Make Shrikhand Cheesecake in the USA

  1. Make the Crust
    Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press firmly into a springform pan or ramekins. Chill in fridge for 30 mins.
  2. Prepare the Shrikhand Cheesecake Mixture
    In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, cardamom, saffron milk, and rose water. Whisk till creamy.
  3. Layer and Chill
    Pour the shrikhand mixture over the chilled crust. Smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for 6–8 hours or overnight.
  4. Garnish & Serve
    Top with pistachios, rose petals, or a drizzle of saffron milk before serving chilled.

🇺🇸 USA Ingredient Tips:

  • Greek Yogurt is the perfect substitute for hung curd and is available in all major grocery stores like Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Safeway, Kroger.
  • Saffron and cardamom can be found in Indian stores or the spice aisle at Whole Foods or Amazon USA.
  • For gluten-free crust, use GF graham crackers or almond flour crust.

Short Message:

“Bringing tradition into the modern kitchen—this Shrikhand Cheesecake blends the soul of India with the sweetness of American celebrations.”


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