Continental Cheesecake (Easy Microwave Fix) Recipe

Name: Continental Cheesecake (Easy Microwave Fix)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces butter; 2 ounces sugar; 3 tablespoons clear honey; 2 eggs (beaten); 2 (8 ounce) cartons cream cheese; 12 lemon, juice and zest of (grated rind & juice of, may use lime); 5 ounces sour cream; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ounces sultanas (finely chopped); 2 ounces butter; 1 tablespoon golden syrup; 4 ounces ginger snaps (crisp variety, crushed); 5 ounces double cream (whipped, See Note); fruit, of choice (Sliced or whole, See Note)

Servings: persons

2 ounces butter
2 ounces sugar
3 tablespoons clear honey
2 eggs (beaten)
2 (8 ounce) cartons cream cheese
12 lemon, juice and zest of (grated rind & juice of, may use lime)
5 ounces sour cream
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces sultanas (finely chopped)
2 ounces butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
4 ounces ginger snaps (crisp variety, crushed)
5 ounces double cream (whipped, See Note)
fruit, of choice (Sliced or whole, See Note)

1
FOR CHEESECAKE: Line base & sides of a 1 1/2 qt microwave loaf dish w/oiled greaseproof paper.
2
Beat butter, sugar & honey.
3
Gradually add beaten eggs.
4
Beat in cheese, lemon rind & juice (or lime if using), sour cream, cornstarch & vanilla extract.
5
Mix till smooth & fold in the chopped sultanas.
6
Spoon mixture into prepared dish, cover w/greaseproof paper & cook on DEFROST for 20 minutes.
7
Remove cover.
8
FOR BASE: Place butter & syrup in a bowl & microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
9
Stir in the crushed cookie crumbs.
10
Spoon cookie mixture on top of cheesecake & press down slightly.
11
Allow to fully cool & then refrigerate till needed.
12
TO SERVE: Carefully invert the cheesecake onto a chilled serving plate & remove the greaseproof paper.
13
Decorate w/whipped cream + fruit per note below, slice thinly & serve immediately.
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NOTE: The pic showed sliced fruit layered in rows on both sides of the cheesecake & a row of whipped cream in the centre.
15
Use alternating slices of strawberries & kiwi for a X-Mas theme, strawberries for a Valentine theme, kiwi for a St. Pats Day theme or rows of strawberries, bananas & blueberries for a 4th of July theme.
16
I will likely use a canned spray cream right b4 serving for its ease & do without the need to use & whip the double cream.
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I admit I'm lazy, but I also don't think this needs the added richness, calories & fat of double cream :-).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces butter, 2 ounces sugar, 3 tablespoons clear honey, 2 eggs (beaten), and more.

Yes, Continental Cheesecake (Easy Microwave Fix) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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