When you need a dessert that looks good but is quick and easy to make, try this Easy Strawberry Cheesecake. Only 5 ingredients plus strawberries to decorate, and it's a hit with all ages.
Make the whole jelly up using 300ml water only to make it stronger.Use as little hot water as necessary to dissolve the jelly and top up with cold water
1 strawberry jelly,
Put in the fridge to cool but not begin to set - 10-20 minutes depending on the initial temperature
Line the cake tin with a baking parchment circle or thoroughly grease with butter
For the base:
Crush the biscuits, e.g. put them in a bag and bash them with a rolling pin
200 g digestive biscuits
Melt the butter and mix in the biscuit crumbs
100 g butter, 200 g digestive biscuits
Press the crumb mixture into the prepared tin. Put in the fridge to cool while you prepare the cheesecake
For the cheesecake:
Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the cream and beat in
500 g full-fat cream cheese, 150 ml double cream
When the jelly is just beginning to thicken, beat it into the mixture.As long as the jelly is cool you can beat it in
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the base
Put in the fridge to set for at least an hour or two (depending on how set the jelly was), but it's fine overnight
Remove from the tin and remember to take off the parchment circle
Decorate with fresh strawberries to serve.
150 g strawberries,
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Notes
Everyday Cooks tips:
To make 2 smaller cheesecakes use 15cm/6-inch tins
Make ahead - up to 24 hours. Decorate just before serving