Easy to Make Strawberry Basque Cheesecake with Fresh Strawberries
When it comes to cake decoration, there are few desserts as visually stunning as a strawberry Basque cheesecake. The creamy cheesecake dough marbled with sweet and tangy strawberry jam is perfectly accented with fresh strawberries speckled throughout. To take this cake to the next level, top it off with decorative white and strawberry chocolate and strategically place fresh strawberries in a heart-shaped silicone mold. Not only is this cheesecake delicious, but it's also a showstopper at any gathering. Whether it's for a birthday party or a fancy dinner event, the strawberry Basque cheesecake is sure to impress and delight your guests.
Ingredients:
- Strawberry Jam:
- Fresh Strawberries ... 100g
- Granulated Sugar ... 40g
- Lemon Juice ... 5g
- Cheesecake Dough:
- Cream Cheese ... 200g
- Granulated Sugar ... 60g
- Eggs ... 2
- Light Flour ... 15g
- Cornstarch ... 5g
- Fresh Cream ... 200ml
- Decoration:
- Strawberries ... 5-6
- White Chocolate ... as needed
- Strawberry Chocolate ... as needed
Preparation:
- Bring the cream cheese to room temperature to soften it.
- Measure and sift all the flour together.
- Preheat the oven to 230°C and prepare a baking dish lined with crumpled, dampened parchment paper.
Making the Strawberry Jam:
1. Place the fresh strawberries for jam in a small pot, sprinkle with granulated sugar, and heat.
2. Add lemon juice and simmer until it softens into a jam-like consistency.
Making the Cheesecake Dough:
1. Whisk the room temperature cream cheese until smooth, ensuring minimal air incorporation.
2. Add granulated sugar and mix well.
3. Gradually add beaten eggs, mixing thoroughly.
4. Slowly incorporate the strawberry jam into the mixture.
5. Fold in the sifted flour and cornstarch until combined.
6. Slowly mix in the fresh cream.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish lined with parchment paper.
8. Gently embed the strawberries into the batter, spacing them evenly.
9. Bake at 230°C for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 210°C and bake for about 15 minutes until set. Adjust baking time as needed.
10. Once baked, let it cool in the mold, then chill in the refrigerator.
Decoration:
- Decorate the chilled cheesecake with melted white chocolate, strawberry chocolate, and additional fresh strawberries as desired.
Enjoy the creamy goodness and fruity flavor of this delightful Strawberry Basque Cheesecake! It's a perfect treat for any occasion.
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