Saturday, June 25, 2011

Lime and Strawberry Cheesecake

375g Philli cream cheese
1 cup castor sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 can evaporated milk chilled
3 limes (1/4 cup juice)
1 pkt lime jelly crystals
3/4 cup hot water
strawberries

Method: Make a base using 1 packet of plain biscuits and 125g melted butter. Press into a tin and bake for 25 mins. Dissolve jelly crystals in water and lime juice. Beat cheese, vanilla and sugar. Add to lime mixture. Beat evaporated milk until fluffy, add to cheese and lime mixture. Pour into the base and refrigerate until firm. Layer strawberries on the top.

Source: contributed by M. Haddow in Burra Kindy Cookbook (Burra, 2002)
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