I’ve been craving cheesecake for over a week and even though I bought all the ingredients last week I only managed to make it this week.
It was so easy and delicious.
- 1 packet plain biscuits, Petit Bur or Tennis Biscuits
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup melted margerine
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 packages cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 splash vanilla essence
- 1 package mixed berries or berries of choice
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon thickening agent (corn starch)
- 1/4 cup water
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Using a food processor (or a plastic bag and a rolling pin), break up the biscuits until they are a medium to fine powder, bigger bits are ok too.
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Add the sugar, salt and margarine and mix well.
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Prepare a round springform or pie dish and press the crumb mixture into the base, pressing it slightly up the sides.
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Set aside.
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With a hand mixer, mix the cream cheese, eggs, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Gently pour the mixture over the crumb base.
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Bake in a 180C oven for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool before adding the berry topping.
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While the cake is baking, add the berries, water, sugar and thickener to a pot on your stove.
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Mix well and bring to a rapid boil.
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Drop the temperature to a simmer and allow the berries to reduce by 1/3.
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Allow the berries to cool before pouring over the top of the cooled cheese cake.
Recipe adapted from King Arthur Flour Easy Cheesecake