Name: This Lamington Cheesecake Slice is a delightful twist on an Aussie classic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 350g packet lamington fingers; 2 tbsp raspberry jam; Whipped cream, fresh raspberries and crumbled Flake chocolate bar, to decorate; TOPPING; 2 tsp powdered gelatine; 180g white cooking chocolate, chopped; ½ cup thickened cream; 250g block cream cheese, chopped; 250g tub sour cream; 2 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tsp vanilla extract

This Lamington Cheesecake Slice is a delightful twist on an Aussie classic

This dessert is bound to become a family favourite. It tastes just amazing as it looks.

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Serves 8

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

TIP: For a change replace raspberry jam with blackberry jam and decorate with fresh blackberries.

Ingredients

350g packet lamington fingers

2 tbsp raspberry jam

Whipped cream, fresh raspberries and crumbled Flake chocolate bar, to decorate

TOPPING

2 tsp powdered gelatine

180g white cooking chocolate, chopped

½ cup thickened cream

250g block cream cheese, chopped

250g tub sour cream

2 tbsp caster sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

Step 1

Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper 3cm above pan edges.

Step 2

Arrange fingers in a single layer over base of pan, trimming to fit neatly.

Step 3

TOPPING: Sprinkle gelatine over 2 tbsp water in a small heatproof jug. Sit jug in a small saucepan of simmering water. Stir until gelatine is dissolved. Cool slightly.

Step 4

Place chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Process cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Add chocolate mixture and gelatine mixture. Process until combined. Pour over lamington layer. Spread evenly.

Step 6

Dollop teaspoons of jam over topping and swirl through with a flat-blade knife. Refrigerate, covered, overnight, until set.

Step 7

Lift slice from pan. Decorate with whipped cream, raspberries and chocolate bar. Cut into squares to serve.

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