This cheesecake tastes every bit as good as it looks. Macadamias stirred through a luscious honey caramel create a rich, decadent topping that elevates a simple cheesecake into something truly special. With its perfect balance of crunch and smooth creaminess, this dessert is sure to impress at any gathering.
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Servings 10people
Course Dessert
Perfect for Decadent Dessert
Skill level Moderate
Ingredients
Base
100gplain biscuits
¼cuproasted macadamias
60gbuttermelted
Filling
2tspsgelatine
375gcream cheese
250gsour cream
½cupcaster sugar
1tablespoonhoney
1tspnvanilla essence
Topping
¼cuphoney
80gbutter
Pinchof sea salt
1cupmacadamiahalves and wholes
Instructions
Base
For the base, break the biscuits into pieces and place in a food processor with the roasted macadamias and process to a coarse crumb. Add the butter and process until combined. Ensure it maintains a coarse crumb texture but comes together when pressed between your thumb and forefinger. Firmly press the crumb into the base of a 20cm round springform tin and chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
Filling
For the filling, place two tablespoons of water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatine evenly over the surface of the water and let stand for five minutes. Meanwhile, place the cream cheese in a large bowl and using electric beaters, beat until smooth. Add the sour cream, caster sugar, honey and vanilla and beat until smooth. To completely dissolve the gelatine, place the small bowl with the softened gelatine within a larger bowl of boiled water and stir gently until the gelatine has completely dissolved. Using a spoon, stir the gelatine quickly through the cream cheese mixture. Pour the filling over the crumb crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until completely set.
Topping
One hour before serving, prepare the honey caramel macadamia topping. Place the honey and butter in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until the mixture is melted and combined. Add the pinch of sea salt and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until the mixture has slightly thickened and is glossy. Stir in the macadamias. Allow to cool to room temperature.
To serve
To serve, gently transfer the cheesecake onto a serving plate and pour over the cooled honey caramel macadamia topping.