Raspberry Cheesecake Slice
Indulge your taste buds and nourish your little ones with my delicious Raspberry Cheesecake Slice. This wholesome cheesecake slice is both refined sugar-free and incredibly tasty, making it a perfect choice for kids and adults. Get ready to savour the natural sweetness of raspberries paired with a creamy cheesecake filling. Let's dive into this delightful recipe that's bound to put smiles on everyone's faces!
DIETARY: VEG, NF
ALLERGENS: Wheat, Dairy, Eggs
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
SERVES: 16
PREP: 20 mins (+ 3 hours refrigerating)
COOK: 40-45 mins
EQUIPMENT: High-speed food processor
INGREDIENTS:
BASE
1 1/2 cups (200g) wholemeal spelt flour
1/2 cup (75g) coconut sugar
1/2 cup (75g) unsalted butter, cubed and softened
1 egg
Pinch of sea salt
FILLING
500g cream cheese
2 eggs
2 tbsp (60g) sour cream
1/3 - ½ cup (~100ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
125g fresh or frozen raspberries
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and grease and line a 20x20cm baking dish with baking paper.
Place all base ingredients into a processor and process until a dough forms.
Press the dough firmly into the baking dish using a spoon or spatula.
To make the filling, place cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, maple syrup and vanilla into the processor and process until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the base.
Top with raspberries.
Bake for 40-45 mins or until the edges are golden brown but there is still a wobble in the middle of the bake.
Allow to cool completely before transferring to the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
Cut into slices and enjoy.
STORING LEFTOVERS: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
TIPS:
Prep tips:
Best to prep a day ahead and set in the fridge overnight.Allergies:
For a gluten-free version: Swap wholemeal spelt flour with brown rice or buckwheat flour.
For an egg-free version: Swap egg for a store-bought egg replacer.For fussy eaters:
Blend the raspberries into the batter.