Stem ginger cheesecake with pineapple sorbet recipe

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   To make the cheesecake mix, beat together the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.

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   Add double cream slowly and continue to mix until thick.

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   Fold in the stem ginger and put the mix into a piping bag.

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   Keep in the refrigerator until required.

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   For the pineapple sorbet, bring the water, sugar and glucose syrup to the boil.

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   Remove from heat and add the pineapple puree.

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   Cool then add lemon juice and churn.

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   Leave to cool, then keep in the freezer in a covered container until required.

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   To make the pine nut cream, Blend pine nuts in a Thermomix (or similar device) at 37C for 20 minutes.Transfer the creamy mixture to a squeezy bottle and keep in the refrigerator until required.

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    To serve: using a stainless steel ring, pipe cheesecake mixture onto centre of plate.

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    Spread the top with a palette to even it out.

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    Use a blow torch to gently heat the ring and remove carefully - or just remove it very carefully if you don't have a blow torch.

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    Squeeze random dots of pine nut cream onto plate (optional).

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    Place some wild sorrel leaves or edible flower on top of cheesecake and carefully place a scoop of sorbet on the top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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