Ingredients
Method
1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut each pastry sheet into 4 pieces. Ease into 8cm individual tart pans, trimming edges.
2.Line with baking paper and fill with baking weights, dried beans or rice. Blind bake for 10 minutes. Remove paper and weights and return to oven for 3 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 180°C.
3.Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and caster sugar together in a bowl until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla essence. Fold in whipped cream.
4.Divide filling among pastry cases. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until firm. Cool.
5.Arrange strawberry halves on top of filling. Warm strawberry conserve and brandy in a small saucepan. Brush over strawberries to glaze, then transfer to a serving plate. Serve.
If time allows, rest pastry in the fridge for 10-15 minutes after lining pans. Strawberry Cheesecakes can be made in advance up until Step 4. Decorate with strawberries and glaze just before serving. Makes 8
Note
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