Blushing Cheesecake

This visually impactful cheesecake is the perfect dessert to share together with loved ones this Spring. Topped with a raspberry glaze and garnished with whipped cream, Mona Lisa crisp pearls and blossoms, this delicious dessert certainly has the wow-factor.

Level:: Easy
Makes:: 10

Blitz the biscuits into crumbs
Melt the butter and mix through the crumbs
Add in the crisp pearls and 15g of the ruby callets
Place the mixture into a 18cm stainless steel ring 4.5cm high
Press down to make a compact base
Whisk the whipped cream until it has soft peaks
Mix the sugar and cream cheese together and then whisk into the cream
Fold through the freeze-dried raspberries and lime zest
Dilute the beetroot powder in some cream and add into the mix
Melt 200g of the ruby callets until 45c and pour into the cheesecake. Mix quickly to ensure it does not set into small lumps
Pour mixture on top of the biscuit base and refrigerate for 2-3 hours
Make a syrup out of sugar and water
Soften the gelatine in cold water and then squeeze it out and add into the hot syrup
Warm the puree and add the two liquids together
Pour on top of the cheesecake and allow to set in the fridge
Decorate with summer berries, whipped cream, ruby crisp pearls and ruby blossoms