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English Strawberry Cheesecake with Shortbread & Black Cardamom

A berry special Market Chef today. Are you craving something rich & creamy? Then, look no further. In our usual Market Chef style, here’s a twist on an English classic – the strawberry cheesecake.

Ingredients

  • Macerated strawberries (*prepare 1 day in advance):
  • 400g x English strawberries (cut into quarters)
  • 1 x tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 x tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 x tbsp honey
  • Shortbread:
  • 200g x plain flour
  • 200g x unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 60g x white sugar
  • Whipped cream:
  • 200g x soft cheese
  • 80ml x milk
  • 1-2 x tbsp honey
  • 1 x tsp vanilla bean paste
  • ½ x tsp black cardamom powder
  • Handful of edible flowers
10 mins

Preparation time

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30 mins

total time

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2 people

serving

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method

Step 1
Quarter and slice the strawberries, removing the stems Add the honey and vanilla with a little sugar, and gently toss together Cover and leave in the fridge to macerate for 12-24 hours*
Step 2
Mix all the shortbread ingredients together until resembling fine breadcrumbs Knead together, making sure not to overwork the dough, until a light ball is formed Wrap in cling film and allow to rest for 1-3 hours in the fridge
Step 3
Once rested, roll out to your desired thickness on a lightly floured surface Bake at 180oC until lightly golden and allow to cool
Step 4
Add the honey to the soft cheese followed by the vanilla bean paste and milk Whip all ingredients together, adding a little more milk to loosen consistency until a soft peak is formed
Step 5
Plate the whipped cheese as shown and sprinkle with black cardamom powder (optional) Top with a spoonful of the macerated strawberries Add the shortbread pieces and decorate with the edible flowers

Enjoy!

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