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Strawberry Tray Cheesecake Recipe

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This Strawberry Tray Cheesecake is a no-bake, refreshing dessert that combines a buttery biscuit base with a smooth lemon-scented cream cheese layer and a vibrant strawberry jelly topping. Perfect for large gatherings, it requires overnight chilling to set beautifully and yield a creamy, fruit-filled treat bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.

Ingredients

Base

  • 375g Scotch Finger Biscuits (about 1.5 packets)
  • 150g butter, melted

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 500g cream cheese
  • 100g icing sugar
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 500ml cream

Strawberry Layer

  • 500g frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 45g icing sugar
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 x 85g pack of powdered strawberry jelly

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Crumb Base: Place the Scotch Finger biscuits in a food processor and blitz until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and blitz again until the mixture is well combined. Press this crumb mixture evenly into a large dish (approximately 23cm x 33cm). Place the dish in the fridge to chill while you prepare the other layers.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a stand mixer, whisk together the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth. Add the zest and juice of one lemon and mix again until incorporated. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the cream half a cup at a time, scraping down the sides as needed, until soft peaks form. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Cook the Strawberry Layer: In a large saucepan, combine the thawed strawberries and 45g of icing sugar. Add the boiling water and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, allowing the strawberries to break down. Use a spoon to mash any large strawberry pieces. Stir in the powdered strawberry jelly and continue stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Assemble the Cheesecake: Remove the biscuit base from the fridge and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. After the strawberry mixture has cooled for about 10 minutes, carefully pour it over the cream cheese layer. Return the dish to the fridge and allow it to set overnight for best results.

Notes

  • Ensure the strawberry mixture is not too hot when pouring over the cream layer to prevent melting the cream.
  • You can substitute Scotch Finger biscuits with any digestive biscuits if preferred.
  • For a firmer set, leave the cheesecake in fridge for at least 12 hours or overnight.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese and cream for the best texture and flavor.

Find it online: https://marthatasty.com/strawberry-tray-cheesecake-recipe/