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Amarula Cheesecake

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Description

Amarula cheesecake is a South African style no-bake cheesecake using unique Amarula liqueur from the marula tree. It carries creamy notes of vanilla and caramel.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 200g (7oz) chocolate digestive biscuits
  • 100g (31/2oz) butter, melted
  • 150ml (5fl oz) Amarula liqueur
  • 20ml (4 tsp) gelatine powder
  • 500g (1lb) cream cheese
  • 130g (41/2oz) caster sugar
  • 200ml (7fl oz) double cream
  • 30g (1oz) dark chocolate, grated

Instructions

  1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor to do this, or place the biscuits in a sealable bag and use a rolling pin.
  2. Place the biscuits in a large bowl and pour in the butter slowly, stirring as you go. Continue mixing until everything is well combined.
  3. Transfer the buttery crumb mixture to a 23cm (9in) springform pan. Using the back of a dessert spoon, spread the contents to an even layer.
  4. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the topping.
  5. Pour the Amarula liqueur in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatine powder evenly on top. Leave for 3 minutes.
  6. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, letting the gelatine mixture gently heat through. Stir constantly so that all the gelatine dissolves into the liqueur.
  7. Beat the sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  8. Whip the cream in another bowl until stiff peaks form.
  9. When the liqueur has cooled down a bit, strain the liquid into the sweetened cream cheese, using a spatula.
  10. Fold in the whipped cream, ensuring that all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  11. Remove the springform pan from the freezer and pour the cheesecake filling onto the crust and smoothen with a spatula. Give it a few gentle shakes and bangs (!) to let any air bubbles escape.
  12. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours; overnight works best for it to fully set.
  13. Before serving, sprinkle the grated chocolate on top.
  14. Serve each cheesecake slice with a shot of Amarula poured on top. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: South African

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One small slice
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 20.5 g
  • Sodium: 175.2 mg
  • Fat: 28.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 17.2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 69.7 mg

Find it online: https://www.greedygourmet.com/amarula-cheesecake/