Catherine’s Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients

Base

400g Packet Jacob’s Digestive Biscuits

150g/5oz Butter (melted)

Filling

200g Tub Philadelphia Cream Cheese

135g Packet Strawberry Jelly

3 Tablespoons Water

125g/4oz Fruitfield Strawberry Jam

500ml Carton of Cream

Few drops Goodall’s Strawberry Essence

To Decorate

Fresh Strawberries

150ml Carton of Cream (Whipped) (Optional)

Method

1. Place a 23cm / 9” spring form tin on a serving plate.
2. Break the biscuits in a plastic bag with a rolling pin or in a food processor until in fine crumbs.
3. Pour in the melted butter and mix well. Press into the tin. Allow to chill.
4. Meanwhile, break up the jelly and place in a bowl, add the water and slowly melt over a low heat. Allow to cool.
5. Put the cream cheese and Strawberry Jam into a large bowl and beat well.
6. Add the cream and beat until still quite loose in consistency.
7. Finally, fold in the melted jelly until in a semi whipped state. Pour onto the biscuit base.
8. Transfer to the fridge and allow to ‘set’, preferably, over night.
9. Remove the ring from around the sides of the cheesecake and decorate with freshly slices strawberries.
10. If liked, whipped cream can be piped around the edge of the cheesecake! Enjoy!

Strawberry Cheesecake