200gArnott’s Marie crackersor other plain biscuit / 28 Graham Cracker squares
120gUnsalted buttermelted
Cheesecake Filling
500gCream cheesesoftened
2tablespoonPlain flourall purpose flour
1teaspoonVanilla extract
0.5cupSour creamfull fat
1.5cupsCaster sugarsuperfine sugar
1Lemon zestzest of 1 lemon
3Eggsat room temperature
Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake
500gStrawberrieshalf diced and half halved
2tablespoonLemon juice OR water
0.5cupWhite sugar
0.5teaspoonVanilla extract
1.5teaspoonCornflouror cornstarch
2tablespoonWater
Instructions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 160C/320F (standard) or 140C/295F (fan/convection). Prepare cake tin with inverted base and parchment paper.
Break up biscuits, blitz into crumbs. Add butter and blitz to wet sand consistency. Press into tin base and sides firmly.
Beat cream cheese briefly until smooth. Add flour and mix. Add vanilla, sour cream, sugar, and lemon zest, mix until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each.
Pour filling into crust and bake for 55 minutes until set and light golden. Let cool in oven with door open. Refrigerate for 4+ hours.
Slide cheesecake off tin and parchment paper once chilled.
Place diced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in saucepan. Simmer 10 min until soft. Mix cornflour and water, add to mix and stir.
Add halved strawberries, cook 1 min, remove from heat. Let cool, sauce will thicken. Adjust thickness with a tiny bit of water if necessary.
Spoon strawberry topping over cheesecake. Chill 2+ hours. Slice and serve with extra sauce.
Notes
Cake is best consumed within 4 days. Ideal to top a day before serving. Video available for additional guidance.