APRICOT NECTAR CHEESECAKE

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This is from a set of recipe cards my sister received as a gift when we were all still living at home. This quickly became a family favourite, and is still loved by all of us!

Provided by Sara 76

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

155 g plain sweet biscuits
75 g butter
470 g apricot nectar
1 tablespoon gelatin
375 g low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups cream
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons arrowroot
reserved apricot nectar
2 teaspoons rum

Steps:

  • BASE:.
  • Combine finely crushed biscuit crumbs and melted butter, mix well. Press mixture firmly on to base of 20cm springform tin. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • FILLING:.
  • Measure 1 cup aricot nectar from can (reserve remainder for topping). Pour nectar into small saucepan, sprinkle gelatine over.
  • Place over low heat and stir until gelatine dissolves; allow to cool and thicken slightly.
  • Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until mixture is smooth and creamy, add lemon juice.
  • Beat in apricot mixture, then fold in whipped cream.
  • Pour mixture into crumb crust, refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
  • TOPPING:.
  • Place sugar and arrowroot in saucepan. Gradually stir in reserved apricot nectar.
  • Bring mixture to the boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat and add rum.
  • Continue stirring for a few minutes to allow mixture to cool slightly.
  • Spread topping over cheesecake, refrigerate until topping sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 249.4, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 5.2

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