Apricot Nectar Cheesecake

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 21
Delicious Apricot Nectar Cheesecake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

155 g plain sweet biscuits
75 g butter
470 g apricot nectar
1 tablespoon gelatin
375 g low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/4 cups cream
1 tablespoon sugar
3 teaspoons arrowroot
reserved apricot nectar
2 teaspoons rum

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
300
Sugar
22g
Fat
16g
This Apricot Nectar Cheesecake provides the best of both worlds, combining creamy, delicious cheesecake filling with a refreshing apricot topping. Made with low-fat cream cheese and simple ingredients, this dessert will become an instant crowd-pleaser. This dessert is sure to be the highlight of any gathering, or the perfect dessert to enjoy after a lovely dinner with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Grease a 23 cm loose-bottomed cake tin.
2.Crush biscuits in a food processor made into fine crumbs.
3.Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add biscuit crumbs and stir to combine. Press mixture over base of prepared tin.
4.Reserve 1/4 cup of apricot nectar aside. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over remaining nectar. Stir over low heat until dissolved.
5.In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, caster sugar, and lemon juice together using an electric mixer. Gradually beat in cream, a small quantity at a time, until mixture thickens.
6.Pour gelatin mixture into the cheese mixture, stir to combine.
7.Pour the mixture over the prepared biscuit base in the pan. Refrigerate for several hours.
8.In a small saucepan, combine the reserved apricot nectar with the sugar and arrowroot. Stir over low heat until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in the rum.
9.Serve the cheesecake topped with apricot sauce.

PROS

A perfect, delicious cheesecake with a tender and creamy texture that’s light on calories.
Easily prepared with simple ingredients, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

This dessert is all about moderation.
With a rich, creamy filling and buttery biscuit base, this cheesecake undoubtedly has a high calorie and sugar count.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The low-fat cream cheese in this recipe makes it a healthier alternative to regular cheesecake. It also provides a good source of calcium to assist with developing and maintaining healthy teeth and bones. The apricot nectar offers Vitamin C that can boost the immune system and enhance skin health.

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