Tangy cheesecake with strawberries

Health score
8%
Tangy cheesecake with strawberries
80 min.
6
526kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful treat that strikes the perfect balance between rich creaminess and refreshing tanginess: the Tangy Cheesecake with Strawberries. This delectable dessert serves six and is surprisingly easy to make, making it the ideal choice for gatherings or a cozy night in. In just 80 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that will not only impress your guests but also satisfy your sweet cravings.

The base of this cheesecake features crushed reduced-fat digestive biscuits blended with a touch of melted margarine, resulting in a delightful crunch that complements the creamy filling. The star of the show, ricotta cheese, combined with the zesty brightness of lemon, brings a luscious texture and a unique tanginess that makes this cheesecake stand out. Sweetened lightly with fruit sugar, every slice is both indulgent and guilt-free.

To elevate the flavors even more, this cheesecake is topped with juicy strawberries that are beautifully glistening in a reduced-sugar strawberry jam, creating a fresh and vibrant finish. Whether served at a family dinner or a special celebration, the Tangy Cheesecake with Strawberries promises to be a crowd-pleaser, tantalizing the palates of all who enjoy it. So gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a delightful baking adventure!

Ingredients

  • 200 digestive biscuits crumbs reduced-fat
  • 100 butter melted
  • 500 ricotta cheese 
  • large lemon zest grated
  • 50 sugar 
  • large egg yolk 
  • tbsp semolina 
  • 225 strawberries 
  • tbsp strawberry jam reduced-sugar

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4/fan 160C. Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed.
  2. Add the melted margarine and whiz for a minute. Base line a 20cm spring form tin with non-stick baking parchment and press the mixture into the base.
  3. Wipe the processor bowl and blades, then add the ricotta, lemon zest and juice, fruit sugar, egg yolks and semolina and whizz for 1-2 minutes or until thoroughly mixed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 35- 45 minutes until firm to the touch and the sides are just shrinking from the tin. Turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door open for 1 hour.
  5. While the cake cools, hull and halve the strawberries, quartering any larger ones. Melt the jam with 3 tbsp water over a medium heat, stirring until bubbling and runny. Sieve the jam into a bowl and toss the strawberries in the jam.
  6. To serve, loosen the sides of the cheesecake with a knife, remove from the tin and slide on to a serving plate. (The cheesecake may now be frozen.) Top with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

Calories526kcal
Protein10.58%
Fat51.16%
Carbs38.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.02
Glycemic Load
12.92
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
13.642608642578%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.63mg
Petunidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Pelargonidin
9.32mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
0.16mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.19mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.42mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:526.1kcal
26.3%
Fat:30.22g
46.5%
Saturated Fat:11.07g
69.16%
Carbohydrates:50.87g
16.96%
Net Carbohydrates:48.47g
17.63%
Sugar:23.62g
26.25%
Cholesterol:134.3mg
44.77%
Sodium:407.07mg
17.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.06g
28.12%
Selenium:23.76µg
33.95%
Vitamin C:25.54mg
30.96%
Phosphorus:248.16mg
24.82%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.86%
Calcium:225.73mg
22.57%
Vitamin A:1095.74IU
21.91%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.55%
Folate:72.29µg
18.07%
Iron:2.25mg
12.48%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.17%
Zinc:1.6mg
10.65%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.12%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.8%
Fiber:2.4g
9.59%
Magnesium:31.32mg
7.83%
Vitamin B12:0.47µg
7.76%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.36%
Vitamin B5:0.71mg
7.08%
Potassium:238.04mg
6.8%
Vitamin K:6.57µg
6.26%
Copper:0.12mg
6.02%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.17%