Funnel Web Cheesecake

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• 7g gelatine crystals
• 1/4 cup (60ml) boiling water
• 500g cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup (125g) sugar
• 1/2 cup (125ml) whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 pre-pared chocolate crumb base
• 20g cooking chocolate
• 15g butter or margarine

Preparation method

Prep: 30 mins | Extra time:2 hours, chilling

1.

Combine the gelatine and boiling water then stir until fully dissolved; cool slightly.

2.

In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in the cream, vanilla and dissolved gelatine mixture until smooth. Pour into base.

3.

In a microwave melt the chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable bag then cut a small hole in a corner of bag.

4.

Pipe a circle of chocolate in centre of cheesecake then another circle, continuing in evenly spaced thin concentric circles about 1 cm apart.

5.

Beginning with the centre circle, gently pull a toothpick through circles toward outer edge. Wipe toothpicks clean. Repeat to complete web pattern. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.