Ginger and Brandy Cheesecake recipe

ingredients

200 g ginger biscuits, crumbed
1/3 cup 65 g butter, melted
375 g Quark
325 g JS Creamery lite
4 medium size eggs
4 tbsp honey
4 tbsp brandy
2 tbsp root ginger, finely grated
pinch salt
2 tbsp cornflour
175 ml orange juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp brandy
orange rind to decorate (optional)

method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas Mark 4..

2. Mix together the biscuit crumbs and butter and press onto the base of a 25 cm greased, loose bottomed spring form tin.

3. Whisk all the filling ingredients together until smooth. Taste for sweetness (you may like to add a little more honey).

4. Pour onto the crumb base and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. The centre should be firm and the edges slightly brown. Leave to cool in the tin.

5. Remove the cheesecake carefully from the tin and place on a large plate.

6. To make the glaze; whisk the cornflour and orange juice in a small pan over a moderate heat until smooth and glossy. Then add the honey and brandy.

7. Spread evenly over the cheesecake and decorate with orange zest if required.

serving amount

serves: 8 - 10


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