Rum and raisins is a classic pairing in desserts, and nowhere is it better than in this easy-to-make cheesecake. For best results, take the cheesecake out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) 4 tablespoons rum 70 g/2½ oz raisins 170 g/6 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 7 tablespoons butter, melted…
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Look for well-flavored mangoes for this simple chilled cheesecake. The combination of cream cheese with Greek yogurt creates a meltingly mouthwatering filing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz gingernuts 80 g/3 oz butter, melted 2 large ripe mangoes, pitted and peeled Juice of 2 limes 200 g/7 oz cream cheese 125 g/4½ oz caster sugar…
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Sweet and creamy, with a distinctive texture provided y the crushed amaretti in the filling, this luscious almond-flavored cheesecake offers something of an adult dessert that’s just great for entertaining. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 200 g/7 oz amaretti biscuits 80 g/ 3 oz butter, melted 200 g/7 oz cream cheese 260 g/9 oz mascarpone 120 ml/4…
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This wonderful cheesecake just melts in the mouth and makes a fabulous dessert or an extra-indulgent afternoon treat. It’s rich, creamy, and with jut the prefect hit of bitter chocolate. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 170 g/6 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting 80 g/3 oz butter, melted 200…
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Unlike a classic baked cheesecake, this creamy, intensely flavored cheesecake relies on gelatine to set it. Serve with fresh strawberries on the side to make a delicious cake that everyone will love. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive biscuit crumbs 80 g/3 oz butter, melted 260 g/9 oz cream cheese 140 g/5…
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Lower in fat than some classic cheesecakes, this recipe combines cream cheese with fat-free fromage frais to make a cheesecake with a light, creamy, almost mousse-like filling with a fresh, lemony zing. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz gingernuts 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 400 g/14 oz low-fat cream cheese 200 g/7 oz fat-free fromage…
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Dark, tangy blackcurrant compote make a wonderful contrast of flavor and color in this luxurious cheesecake. You can use fresh or frozen blackcurrants. Ingredients: (Serves 8-10) For the cake: 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 510 g/18 oz cream cheese 240 ml/8 fl oz sour cream 140 g/5 oz…
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Sweet and creamy with the distinctive bitter flavor of coffee, this luscious cheesecake makes a fabulous dessert or a treat to serve with coffee. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz finely ground digestive crumbs 55 g/2 oz butter, melted 570 g/1 lb 4 oz mascarpone 5 tablespoons creme fraiche 4 tablespoons instant coffee dissolved in…
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