Cheesecake With Cloudberries Recipes

CHEESECAKE WITH CLOUDBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Prepare a 9-inch springform/springclip pan (ideally leak-proof), greased and base lined with baking parchment, then wrap foil around the outside to form a leakproof seal. Place the springform/springclip pan in a large, deep roasting pan.
• Crush the biscuits/cookies to crumbs (either with a rolling pin or in a food processor) and mix with the melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the base of the prepared springform/springclip pan.
• Pulse the cream cheese in the food processor for 30 seconds to break up any lumps, then tip into a mixing bowl. Add the sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice and whisk to combine fully. Add the eggs and whisk again until just combined, taking care not to overbeat.
• Pour the mixture onto the biscuit/cookie base. Pour water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan to form a bain-marie.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes on the middle shelf. The cheesecake is done when it wobbles ever so slightly in the middle. Remove the cheesecake but leave the oven on.
• Meanwhile, make the first topping: combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla, then pour over the cheesecake and bake for a further 8-10 minutes. Leave the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then leave to chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
• Using a knife or metal spatula, carefully loosen the sides of the cake from the pan, then open the springform/springclip. It is easiest to serve on the actual base, so don't worry about removing that.
• For the second topping, gently heat the jam/jelly mixed with a small splash of water in a saucepan. When warm (not hot), pour over the cake and spread carefully to cover. If you have extra cloudberries, decorate with these too. Leave to cool, then chill again in the refrigerator so the jam can set before serving.

OUR BEST CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix graham crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
• Top with pie filling before serving.

CLOUDBERRY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottoms of two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper; brush with butter, and dust with flour. Tap out excess, and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine cake flour with baking powder. In another medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until mixture is thick and pale. Using a large rubber spatula, gently fold flour mixture into yolk mixture in two batches.
• Place egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed just until they are frothy. With machine running on high speed, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the salt; continue beating until mixture is combined and stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes. Gently fold egg-white mixture into egg-yolk mixture in three batches until batter is smooth and uniform in color.
• Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake until cake is nicely golden and springs back when touched in the center, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes in pan. Carefully invert cakes onto wire rack, and let cool completely before frosting.
• Make frosting: Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth and thick.
• Using a serrated knife, split each cake horizontally into two layers. Set aside smoothest top layer. Spread one of the bottom layers with 1/2 cup jam and 3/4 cup frosting. Repeat with remaining bottom layer and top layer, stacking each on top of the other as they are filled. Place reserved layer on top of stacked layers; spread top with remaining 1 1/2 cups jam, and sides with remaining frosting. Garnish cake with fresh flowers, if desired. Slice into serving pieces; garnish each serving with fresh berries.