Name: Cheesecake slice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 125 gram unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup (220g) caster sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cup (225g) self-raising flour; 1/2 cup (125ml) milk; Filling; 2 1/2 cup (500g) cottage cheese; 300 millilitre thickened cream; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar; 1 tablespoon self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake slice

The classic cheesecake is transformed in this recipe to create a beautifully sweet and creamy slice. Enjoy a piece of this indulgent dessert with a pot of your favourite coffee as an afternoon treat.

Serves 12

Prep

20M

Cook

30M

Total

50M

Ingredients

125 gram unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup (220g) caster sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cup (225g) self-raising flour

1/2 cup (125ml) milk

Filling

2 1/2 cup (500g) cottage cheese

300 millilitre thickened cream

3 eggs

1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar

1 tablespoon self-raising flour

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line a 23cm square cake pan.

2.Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3.Add vanilla. Fold in flour and milk alternately, starting and finishing with flour. Spread half of the batter over base of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.

4.Meanwhile, make filling: use an electric mixer to beat all ingredients until smooth.

5.Spread vanilla filling over cake base. Carefully drop spoonfuls of remaining cake batter over filling. Use a small metal spatula to smooth surface. Bake 40-45 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan. Slice and serve.