Amaretto Cheesecake

Method

• step 1

  Combine biscuit crumbs with melted butter. Spoon into tin and press over the base, chill.

• step 2

  In a large bowl beat the cream cheese, egg yolks and sugar.

• step 3

  Add single cream, double cream and amaretto and lightly beat till smooth.

• step 4

  Put water into heat proof bowl, sprinkle over gelatin, leave to go spongy

• step 5

  (approx. 5 minutes). Dissolve over a pan of barely simmering water and stir till clear (2-3 minutes). Cool slightly.

• step 6

  Gradually beat the gelatin into the cheese mixture, making sure it has all been thoroughly blended.

• step 7

  Whisk egg whites into soft peaks.

• step 8

  Carefully fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.

• step 9

  Pour into tin and chill 4 hours or overnight.

• step 10

  To remove from tin dip knife in hot water and carefully slide around tin to loosen. Put on taller jar (something sturdy) and pull down the sides.

• step 11

  To finish sprinkle lightly toasted almond flakes and drizzle with melted chocolate.