Strawberry speculoos cheesecake is a delicious dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of strawberries with the crunchy texture of speculoos. To make this culinary marvel, you’ll need a base of crushed speculoos, a light and creamy cream made from fromage frais, sugar and lemon juice, and a strawberry coulis for a sweet and fruity touch. The whole cake is baked in a mould with a removable base for easy unmoulding. Served with a little whipped cream and fresh strawberries, this cheesecake will delight your taste buds and transport you to a world of indulgence.
An easy strawberry cheesecake
Ingredients for 8 to 10 people :
- 200 g speculoos biscuits
- 75 g melted butter
- 450 g cream cheese (Philadelphia type)
- 220 g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 250 g strawberries, cut into small pieces
- 100 g strawberry coulis
Preparation :
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- In a bowl, crush the speculoos biscuits into a fine powder and mix with the melted butter.
- Spread the biscuit mixture over the base of a buttered cheesecake tin.
- Place in the oven for around 10 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Add the lemon juice and vanilla extract and mix.
- Gently fold the chopped strawberries into the mixture.
- Pour the mixture over the biscuit base.
- Bake for around 45 minutes until the cheesecake is firm to the touch.
- Leave to cool completely before removing from the mould.
- Pour the strawberry coulis over the top of the cheesecake before serving.
Enjoy this delicious strawberry speculoos cheesecake and let your taste buds feast on it!
Nutritional details
- Speculoos biscuits: Speculoos biscuits bring hazelnut and cinnamon flavours and add a crunchy crust to the tart. They generally contain flour, sugar, spices, margarine and vegetable oil.
- Butter: Butter is used to bind the biscuit crust and can add saturated fat and cholesterol to the recipe.
- Cheese: The main ingredient in the cheesecake filling. It is high in fat, cholesterol and sodium, but can also add protein and calcium to the recipe.
- Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the recipe, but can also add empty calories and glucose to the recipe.
- Eggs: Eggs add structure and texture to the tart, as well as protein and vitamin D.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds acidity to the recipe and can help balance the flavours.
- Strawberries: Strawberries add sweetness and antioxidants to the recipe.
In general, a slice of cheesecake can contain considerable amounts of calories, fat and sugar, so it’s important to eat it in moderation.
The origins of cheesecake
Cheesecake is a popular dessert that originated in ancient Greece. It is mentioned in the texts of the time, where it was made with fresh cheese and honey. Over time, cheesecake evolved and became sweeter. Modern versions are generally made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs and a crushed biscuit to form the base. Cheesecake became very popular in the United States in the 1900s and was popularised around the world thanks to American cuisine. Today, there are many variations of cheesecake, with different types of cheese, flavours and toppings.
