Cheesecake delight from McVitie’s Digestives

MANILA, Philippines - McVitie’s Digestives are not just a snack but are now a popular ingredient for baked goodies like cheesecakes and even tiramisu. With a cheesecake base made with McVitie’s Digestives, your favorite cheesecake will definitely be tastier, thicker and has more texture.

Here is a cheesecake recipes using McVitie’s Digestives:

Digestive cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the base

2/3 of 400 g pack of McVitie’s Digestive

1/2 pack unsalted butter (75 g)

For the filling

4 packs of cream cheese (800 g)

I liter fresh cream 1 liter

2 egg yolks

2 cups icing sugar (200 g)

1 sachet vanilla

Grated lemon peel (from 1 lemon)

For the topping

31/2 cups blackcurrant jam (350 g)

For chocolate cheesecake, blend 100 g of cocoa powder into the cheese filling

Procedure:

Crush the biscuits in a blender. Melt the butter and mix with the biscuit crumbs. Press the butter and biscuit mixture into the base of a baking tin or dish. Beat the cream cheese until soft. Add the egg yolks, vanilla and grated lemon peel. Gradually add the fresh cream and continue beating until fluffy. Pour the mixture on top of the biscuit base & refrigerate for about two hours until it sets. Top with blackcurrant jam. Serve cold.