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Battenberg Cheesecake Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Battenberg Cheesecake combines the rich, creamy texture of a classic cheesecake with the colorful and charming patterned Battenberg cake topping. A crunchy digestive biscuit base supports a smooth, vanilla and almond-infused cream cheese filling swirled with pink and yellow layers, baked to perfection, then topped with raspberry jam and slices of traditional Battenberg cake for a visually stunning and delicious dessert perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 150 g digestive biscuits (graham crackers)
  • 70 g salted butter, melted

For the Filling

  • 600 g full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 300 ml double cream (heavy cream), at room temperature
  • 150 g white caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3 medium free-range eggs, at room temperature
  • 30 g plain white flour (all purpose flour)
  • 2-4 drops pink gel food colouring
  • 4-6 drops yellow gel food colouring

For Decoration

  • 6 tbsp raspberry jam
  • 1 1/2 Battenberg cakes, each sliced into 8 slices

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 180°C (160°C fan / 350°F) to prepare for baking the cheesecake.
  2. Prepare Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture and even mixing.
  3. Make the Base: Crumble the digestive biscuits finely using a food processor or by bashing them in a bag with a rolling pin. Mix the crumbs thoroughly with melted salted butter until combined.
  4. Form and Bake Base: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a loose-bottomed non-stick cake tin using the bottom of a tumbler. Bake in the oven for 5 minutes to set the base without browning it excessively. Remove and set aside.
  5. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, sugar, plain flour, and double cream until smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide and Colour Mixture: Transfer roughly half of the filling into a separate bowl. Add pink gel food colouring to one bowl and yellow gel food colouring to the other, mixing each until the colour is evenly distributed.
  7. Assemble Filling: Pour alternating layers of pink and yellow mixtures into the prepared base tin to create a swirled pastel effect. Use a spatula or skewer to enhance the swirl if desired.
  8. Use Baking Belt (Optional): Wrap a water-soaked baking belt around the tin to prevent edges from cooking too quickly and ensure an even bake, although this is optional.
  9. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the oven for approximately 50-60 minutes until the cheesecake is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. The top should develop a gleaming golden color.
  10. Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Run a knife gently around the edges of the cheesecake to loosen it from the tin.
  11. Cool Completely: Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature within the tin before chilling it in the refrigerator for at least one hour, preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set fully.
  12. Remove from Tin: Run a knife around the inside edge again, then carefully release the sides of the loose-bottomed tin. Transfer the cheesecake to a serving board.
  13. Decorate: Spread the raspberry jam evenly over the top of the cheesecake.
  14. Add Battenberg Topping: Arrange slices of Battenberg cake on top of the cheesecake, trimming some slices if necessary to cover edges neatly and create a pattern.
  15. Serve: Slice the cheesecake with a warm knife for clean cuts, serve, and enjoy this elegant, creamy dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature to prevent cracks and ensure a smooth filling.
  • The baking belt is optional but helps prevent cracking and overcooking on edges.
  • Use a warm knife when slicing the cheesecake for cleaner pieces.
  • Chilling the cheesecake overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
  • The amount of food coloring can be adjusted to achieve your preferred intensity.
  • Battenberg cake slices can be trimmed to fit the cheesecake top perfectly.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/battenberg-cheesecake-recipe/