Name: Strawberry cheesecake bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 16 min
Ingredients: 75 gram spreadable cream cheese; 1 1/2 tablespoon caster sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoon thickened cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1/4 cup strawberry jam; 1 tablespoon water; 12 5g petite vol-au-vent pastry cases; 3 strawberries, quartered

Ingredients

75 gram spreadable cream cheese

1 1/2 tablespoon caster sugar

1 1/2 tablespoon thickened cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

1/4 cup strawberry jam

1 tablespoon water

12 5g petite vol-au-vent pastry cases

3 strawberries, quartered

Method

1.Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, cream and essence until smooth.

2.Combine jam and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) for 20 seconds or until hot. Strain, discarding any solids.

3.Spoon l/4 teaspoon warm jam into base of each pastry case. Spoon or pipe cheese mixture into cases. Top each with a piece of strawberry. Brush strawberry with remaining jam. Serve.

Makes 12 Make ahead: Prepare cheesecake filling a day ahead. Cover, then chill. Reheat jam, if necessary, before brushing onto each strawberry.
Note

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