Strawberry Cheesecake in Individual Wineglasses

Ingredients

FOR BISCUIT LAYER

• 150 g crushed biscuits
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh fine-chopped grated lemon zest
• 6 tablespoons orange juice

FOR STRAWBERRY LAYER

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 tablespoons cornflour, dissolved in a little orange juice
• 4 ounces caster sugar
• 1 kg strawberry, cleaned and sliced

FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER

• 2 sheets gelatin
• 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 8 ounces caster sugar
• 300 g thick Greek style yogurt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

TO SERVE

• whipped cream
• mint leaf

Directions

1. 1

   FOR THE BISCUIT LAYER - Mix all the ingredients together and reserve.

2. 2

   STRAWBERRY LAYER - Place the lemon juice and water in a small saucepan and mix in the cornflower well.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, and when the cornflour has dissolved, mix in the sugar and the strawberries.

4. 4

   Heat gently to dissolve sugar, then remove from heat and allow to and thicken.

5. 5

   FOR THE CHEESECAKE MIXTURE - Soften the gelatin in the lemon juice and a spoonfull of water (if needed), for about 3-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Heat the mixture gently over low heat in a small saucepan until the gelatine is completely dissolved.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, whisk the cream cheese and sugar in a mixer OR blender on medium speed.

8. 8

   When the sugar has dissolved, turn down the speed and add the yogurt and the gelatine.

9. 9

   When the mixture is blended together, add the vanilla extract.

10. 10

    TO ASSEMBLE - Place a biscuit layer in the base of six wine glasses.

11. 11

    Add a good dollop of the cheesecake mixture, then add some strawberries.

12. 12

    Cover each wine glass and chill for a few hours.

13. 13

    Top with whipped cream and a sprig of mint just before bringing to the table.