STRAWBERRY LEMON CHEESECAKE

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This was an experiment that turned out quite lovely. I wasn't really measuring, so these are approximate values. It was for a party, so I used a 50cm round platter. You could also use a regular springform pan, but then you should halve the crust ingredients. Enjoy!

Provided by joanne.smolka

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cookie crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
400 g cream cheese (room temperature)
1/2 cup low fat Quark
2 lemons
1 cup pureed strawberry
2 tablespoons sugar (or add more if you're a sweet tooth)
1 (1/4 ounce) package unflavoured gelatin
500 g chopped strawberries
2 -3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • For crust:.
  • Mix cookie crumbs and almonds together. Add melted butter and combine.
  • Press into platter or springform pan and put into the fridge.
  • For filling:.
  • Prepare the gelatine according to the directions (if it says to add a lot of liquid, reduce this amount to no more than 50 ml).
  • Mix cream cheese and quark together on low with a mixer.
  • Zest the lemon.
  • Add the zest, juice from lemons, strawberries, and sugar. Mix on medium until 'fluffy'.
  • Add the gelatine and mix on low.
  • Spread filling over the crust. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with sugared strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 137.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 4.3

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