Microwave Cheesecake

~ Tandy

To make my microwave cheesecake I went and bought two new bowls from a local wholesaler. Then, to take a pretty photograph I decided to make two of these! I also used the excuse of perfecting the recipe to make them more than once, which meant I had a lot of cheesecake to enjoy.

Microwave Cheesecake
Microwave Cheesecake

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Memories of my favourite desserts

When I was staying in New York, my Aunt took me to The Waldorf Astoria for lunch. The highlight of the meal was the dessert buffet, and I helped myself to one of everything! This was my introduction to New York cheesecake, now one of my favourite desserts. The other is crème brûlée which I have been devouring since a child. Regular readers to my blog will know that the first time I had this was at Gatrilles, and their recipe is my benchmark. Still made to this day at 96 Winery Road, I always order it when we dine there. My other top choice is tiramisu which I have enjoyed in many places in Italy, most memorable being the one I had in Firenze while on honeymoon. The waiter was as memorable as the dessert, and it is a story I love retelling.

Cheesecake is not Dave’s favourite

Dave is not a fan of soft desserts. He would never order tiramisu, or crème brûlée, which means I never have to share. Cheesecake is another thing he does not enjoy, and so I seldom make it. In fact, his son made a comment about this the last time I made cheesecake for the blog. This dessert is made using smooth cottage cheese, full fat cream cheese or ricotta. Mixed with eggs and sugar it is a rich dessert. It can be made with a crust or with a biscuit base. Some are baked and others are set in the fridge and they are always served chilled. Because Dave is not a fan of this treat I decided to make a microwave cheesecake for one. The recipe was inspired from Amarula, a unique cream liqueur from South Africa.

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Microwave Cheesecake

If you cannot get Amarula where you live, use any cream liqueur of your choice
Recipe Category: Dessert
Makes enough for: 1 person
All Rights Reserved: An original recipe from Lavender and Lime

Ingredients

  • 10 g butter
  • 13 g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 35 g full fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 35 g smooth ricotta at room temperature
  • 15 g fructose
  • 15 mls Amarula
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • cocoa powder for dusting

Method

  • Place the butter into a microwave safe glass bowl, or mug and melt in the microwave
  • Use a pastry brush to grease the sides with some of the melted butter
  • Add the biscuits and mix to combine, then press down to form a base
  • Place the cream cheese, ricotta, fructose, Amarula and egg into a small bowl and whisk to combine
  • Pour on top of the biscuit base and place into the microwave
  • On 900 Watt setting do the following sequence:
    Microwave for 40 seconds
    Rest for 5 seconds
    Microwave for 10 seconds
    Rest for 5 seconds
    Microwave for 20 seconds
  • Remove from the microwave then set aside to cool before placing into the fridge for an hour to set
  • Dust with cocoa powder and serve
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I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

16 thoughts on “Microwave Cheesecake”

  3. My husband also doesn’t like anything with cheese :-// He calls cheese the rotten milk… I love cheese of any sort, but just dare not to indulge myself..actually had a huge chunk of Parmesan this morning and I feel pretty guilty already…LOL..your microwave cheesecake looks great, but unfortunately, I don’t have a microwave.

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  4. I’ve made a few mug cakes in my day, but never cheesecake in the microwave. What a novel idea! I love that approach since I can’t exactly make a whole cheesecake just for myself. I’ll have to try veganizing it.

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  5. Hi Tandy, as I am reading your intro I am thinking to myself this is something I would totally do: Get new bowls for a new recipe and making it again LOL I need to google what amarula is but for the rest I think I am covered to try. Wishing you a lovely start of your day, ~Nessa

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