Strawberry cheesecake recipe cracked#

The first time, I wasn't happy with it as it sank a bit from its edges (like in the picture actually). It was a huge hit and I'll make it again. Would use only 1/4 cup of jelly for the glaze next time. Also appreciated the tip to slice the strawberries on top a little smaller to make it easier to slice and eat. The shortbread cookie crust was good, but I may use a chocolate wafer cookie crust next time. I personally liked the subtle flavor the almond extract added. I also swirled dollops of the strawberry puree through the unbaked cake rather than mixing it entirely in the batter, which was even prettier. I set the cake in a pan with water to bake, and there were no cracks. Thanks to everyone who took the time to write reviews and give tips. This was the first time I made this recipe and it was a great success.

Strawberry cheesecake recipe cracked#

The cheesecake cracked quite a bit, but this odd not detract from our enjoyment of it.Īs there are only 2 of us, I made a half quantity. I also made my own strawberry jelly by heating 200 g strawberry purée and 15g sugar to 60C and adding 2 soaked gelatine leaves. Not being in the US, I used digestive biscuits for the base. Definitely not as dense/cheesy as a standard cheesecake, tasty nonetheless, and the whole thing goes together in the processor - what's not to like? (The really expensive, sweet, sticky kind of balsamic - Pompeian would have been a disastuh.) Used amaretto cookies for the crust. I skipped the jelly glaze, sliced the strawberries thin and piled 'em high for the topping and sprinkled them with a little high-quality balsamic vinegar before chilling. Cracked like the dickens but we didn't care. OK this one is definitely going in the rotation. Looking forward to trying this with fresh raspberries next summer. Using local Puyallup berries from the freezer made it extra delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, minus the topping. There is something about having the berries as part of the filling that makes it better than basic cheesecake. This is one of THE best desserts I've ever made or tasted.