Lekkerbek Cheesecake (South African Style)
Lekkerbek Cheesecake (South African Style). It brings a true taste of South Africa straight to your dining table.
Ingrédients
- 200 g digestive biscuits or Tennis biscuits for the base
- 100 g butter, melted for the base
- 500 g cream cheese (full cream) for the filling
- 1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk for the filling
- 1 tsp vanilla essence for the filling
- 2 large eggs for the filling
- 125 ml cream for the filling
- fruit compote, chocolate sauce, or caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C. Crush the biscuits finely and mix with the melted butter. Press the mixture into the base of a greased 23 cm springform tin to form an even layer.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk and continue to mix until well combined. Add the vanilla essence, eggs, and cream, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the centre. Turn off the oven, slightly crack the oven door, and leave the cheesecake to cool for an hour to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Serve plain or with your favourite topping such as fruit compote, chocolate, or caramel.
