STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CRUNCHIES

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A wonderful fuss-free dinner party dessert

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Supper, Treat

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

40g butter
125ml double cream
100g golden caster sugar
25g flaked almonds
25g shelled pistachio , chopped
50g plain flour
200g packet full fat soft cheese
397g can sweetened condensed milk milk
grated zest of 2 lemons and 8 tbsp juice
142ml carton double cream , lightly whipped
450g strawberries
2 tbsp golden caster sugar
2 tbsp redcurrant jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C. Line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment. Slowly bring the butter, cream and sugar to the boil, stirring. Take off the heat and stir in the nuts and flour. Spread half the mixture in a 20cm round on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes on the sheet and then transfer to a rack to go brittle and crispy. Repeat with the other half.
  • Beat the cheese until softened, and then gradually beat in the milk, lemon and lightly whipped cream. Chill for 2-4 hours until softly set.
  • Squash four strawberries through a sieve into a pan. Add the sugar and redcurrant jelly and heat gently, stirring to dissolve. Boil for 2-3 minutes to make a syrup, then cool.
  • Slice the remaining strawberries. Break the biscuit into shards. Layer the cheese mixture, strawberries, syrup and biscuit in glasses, reserving a few pieces. Chill (up to 2 hours ahead). To serve, top with the remaining biscuit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 84 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 59 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.44 milligram of sodium

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