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Monday, July 21, 2014

Paul’s Unexpected Blind Date – Jelly Cheesecake




Hi Folks,
Sorry it has been a while but I have been rather busy, with my Christmas book and two new releases coming out soon.  Zoe North and I’m your Man.
Finally found time to chat with Paul for another one of his deliciously naughty cakes.  Have to say I love this one, sweet and sour, a bit like me!
Good to be back with you all again.
Jo x


Paul’s Unexpected Blind Date – Jelly Cheesecake
When Jo asked me to come up with a recipe to go alongside her book, Unexpected Blind Date, we had to decide on whether or not to include chocolate a la rocky road. But, I thought no, instead, I’m going to give you the recipe for one of my favourite cheesecakes. There’s no chocolate involved but don’t worry it’s not a healthy alternative, and just means that if the date went really badly you can have a HUGE slice of this, and then dive into the MEGA size chocolate bar, before heading for the vodka that you keep hidden behind the frozen peas for the last few months.
This is a set jelly cake, as opposed to a baked cake. It’s easy to put together, I got this recipe from my sister in laws uncle in South Africa and adapted it slightly.  It’s a versatile recipe, so you can make mini versions for individual portions, or one large cake.  You can change the jelly flavours to your liking (the best is lemon but experiment)…..either way it’s an amazing dessert.
p.s make it the day before you go on your blind date, just to make sure it sets in time.

 


Jelly Cheesecake
1 packet Digestives
80g butter (melted)
1 packet jelly (2 if wanting to add extra layer)
250g cream cheese (Philadelphia)
1 can condensed milk
60ml lemon juice
150ml double cream

1. Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter
2. Press into loose based cake tin or pie dish (20cm)
3. Chill in fridge
4. Dissolve jelly in ½ pint of boiling water; allow cooling until jelly melted and slightly syrupy
5. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, add condensed milk and mix until combined
6. Add lemon juice, jelly and cream and mix well
7. Pour onto biscuit base and chill until set
8. A layer of jelly can be added after setting to add an extra layer- repeat step 4 and pour onto cheesecake and leave to set