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Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake

17/11/2023

Here is a delicious recipe for an Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake, revisited with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 200 g of dry biscuits (like Digestive)
  • 100 g of melted butter

For the cream:

  • 500 g of cream cheese (like Philadelphia)
  • 120 g of icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 200 ml of fresh cream to whip

For the topping:

  • 300 g of fresh strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 lemon (the juice)
  • A few mint leaves for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start preparing the base by finely crushing the biscuits and combining them with the melted butter, until a uniform mixture is obtained. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even layer. Put in the fridge to firm up for at least 30 minutes.

  2. For the cream, mix the cream cheese with icing sugar and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and homogeneous.

  3. In another bowl, whip the fresh cream until it becomes foamy and stiff, then gently fold it into the cheese mixture, using a spatula to maintain the air in the cream.

  4. Pour the cream over the now firm biscuit base and level the surface. Put it back in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.

  5. For the topping, wash and cut the strawberries into small pieces. Put them in a pan with sugar and lemon juice, and cook over low heat until a slightly thickened sauce is created but still with visible pieces of strawberry. Allow to cool.

  6. Once the cheesecake is well set, remove it from the mold and pour the strawberry sauce over it.

  7. Decorate with a few fresh mint leaves, if desired, for a touch of color and freshness.

**### Fun Fact ** Cheesecake is one of the most appreciated desserts worldwide. Its origins are uncertain, but modern versions often see it accompanied by fresh fruit or sauces. Strawberries, with their sweet acidity, pair beautifully with the rich cream cheese, creating a balance of flavors and colors that cheer both the eyes and palate.

If you would like to pair a wine with this dessert, you might opt for a Moscato d’Asti, a sweet and sparkling wine, whose fruity aroma complements that of the strawberries.

Indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake