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Honeyed Apricot Cheesecakes

recipe by Naomi Sherman
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Nutrition Facts

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS:
CALORIES
kcal
protein
g
carbs
g
fat
g
serves
serves

Introduction

Created as a Mother’s Day recipe for myself, lol
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These cheesecakes are topped with a luxurious apricot and honey reduction, with a hint of orange through it
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The apricots themselves have been burnished with caramelised honey
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These honeyed apricot cheesecakes are the perfect balance of sweet and tart – just like life
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You know the drill, let me know if you make them!

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The recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sweet biscuit crumbs
80 grams butter, melted
250 grams cream cheese
1/2 cup cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp honey, divided
1/4 cup caster sugar
1 can apricot halves
2 Tbsp orange juice

Directions

Step 1
Place the biscuit crumbs and melted butter into a bowl and mix until well combined.
Step 2
Spoon into the bottom of four dessert glasses and press down.
Step 3
Chill while you make the base.
Step 4
Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on low until smooth.
Step 5
Add vanilla, 1 tablespoon of honey and caster sugar and mix until combined.
Step 6
Add cream, mixing on low until combined.
Step 7
Beat on medium-high until thick and fluffy.
Step 8
Spoon over the bases in the jars or glasses and chill for at least two hours.
Step 9
Drain the juice out of the can of apricot halves into a small saucepan and add 2 tablespoons each of honey and orange juice.
Step 10
Bring to the boil and then simmer hard until a syrup forms.
Step 11
Lay the apricot halves on a tray and brush with the remaining tablespoon of honey before placing under a hot grill to caramelise.
Step 12
To serve, spoon the syrup over the top of the cheesecakes and top with the caramelised apricot halves.
Step 13
Add some crunch with a tuille and some fresh thyme, if you want to.
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