2 ½teaspoongelatine dissolved in ¼ cup water, cooled
500gcream cheesesoftened
1teaspoonvanilla bean pasteoptional, or vanilla extract
150g (¾ cup)caster sugarsuperfine
50gmilk chocolategrated
Instructions
Conventional Method
To ensure a smooth cheesecake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm spring-form pan with baking paper and set aside.
Finely crush Oreos in a food processor and place into a bowl.
Add the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the base of the pan and place into the fridge.
Whip cream and set aside.
Melt milk chocolate and set aside to cool slightly.
Pour ¼ cup of boiling water into a cup, sprinkle over the gelatine and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool.
Beat the cream cheese, vanilla bean paste and caster sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled, dissolved gelatine to the mix and beat until well combined.
Fold through the melted milk chocolate and the whipped cream.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Spread out evenly with a spoon.
Place the cheesecake into the fridge to set for a minimum of 4 hours (for best results, leave in the fridge overnight before cutting).
Decorate with grated milk chocolate.
Thermomix Method
To ensure a smooth cheesecake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Grease and line the base and sides of a 23cm spring-form pan with baking paper and set aside.
Melt butter in the TM bowl for 2 minutes, 100 degrees, Speed 1. Add the Oreos and crush for 10 seconds, Speed 10. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the base of the pan and place into the fridge.
Whip cream in a clean, dry TM bowl on Speed 3.5 until lightly whipped (the time it takes will depend on the freshness of the cream - it can be anywhere between 10 seconds and 2 minutes!!) Set the cream aside in a separate bowl.
Place the milk chocolate into the TM bowl and melt for 3 minutes on 50 degrees, Speed 2. Set aside in a bowl to cool slightly.
Pour ¼ cup of boiling water into a cup, sprinkle over the gelatine and stir until dissolved. Allow to cool.
Beat the cream cheese, vanilla bean paste and caster sugar in a clean and dry TM bowl for 30 seconds on Speed 5. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and repeat until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooled, dissolved gelatine to the mix and mix for 30 seconds on Speed 5.
Fold through the melted milk chocolate and the whipped cream with the spatula.
Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Spread out evenly with a spoon.
Place the cheesecake into the fridge to set for a minimum of 4 hours (for best results, leave in the fridge overnight before cutting).
Decorate with grated milk chocolate.
Video
Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Make sure that all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start to ensure you have a smooth, creamy dessert.
Use a springform pan - it's best to use a springform pan when making cheesecakes as the removable sides make it easy to transfer the cheesecake from the pan to a serving plate. Grease the pan well and line the base and sides with baking paper to avoid the filling from sticking to the edges.
Chilling time - A minimum of 4 hours is required but overnight is best whenever possible.
Store your cheesecake in the fridge and consume within 3 days.
Make ahead, allow to set in the fridge, then freeze your cheesecake for up to a month as a whole or in individual portions. Wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil and freeze.