We all know how wonderful and healthy berries are, and there's no better way to eat them then in the form of a dessert, right? And what happens if you combine it with cheese? Well, you've found the elixir of eternal bliss, because this combination is what led to the invention of cheesecakes, the most-sought-after dessert in decades. But most people stay away from making a cheesecake at home as they feel its too complicated. Well, not anymore! Here's a recipe (adapted from Sify and NDTV) that's not only simple, but also promises to win you loads of compliments. Sharing makes cooking all the more fun, so here's something to get you going on making your best and the simplest cheesecake!
Ingredients: (For a half pound/1 kg cake)
250 gm strawberries
200 gm glucose biscuits or cooked graham crackers
3 tbsp melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup hung curd
1 cup cream
1 tbsp gelatin
4 tbsp water
6-8 fresh strawberries, chocolate chips,strawberry syrup and whipped cream - for garnishing
Method:
Grind the biscuits and mix in the melted butter with it. Line the base of the serving dish evenly and smoothly with the biscuit mixture. Put in the freezer to set. Now Puree the strawberries and sugar together in blender. Add the hung curd and cream, blend well to make a smooth mixture. Pour it into a bowl.
Add 4 tbsp of water in the gelatin. Then pour the gelatin slowly into the strawberry mixture. Keep stirring continuously. Now pour the strawberry mixture onto the set biscuit base. Cover and put in the fridge to set overnight. Garnish with sliced strawberries, chocolate chips and whipped cream. Serve cold by slicing into triangular pieces. you can also drizzle some strawberry syrup on the top to create a more appetizing effect.
Tip: The gelatin mixture helps set the cake, so don't think of skipping it. You can use substitutes for gelatin, but the latter would provide best results.
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-Mansi Desai
http://funnfud.blogspot.com
Original article can be found at
http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2007/08/chilled-strawberry-cheesecake.html
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