Ginger Crunch Slice Cheesecake

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You will need to begin this recipe the night before

Serves 6-8

 500g cream cheese, softened
 165g caster sugar
 2 tsp ground ginger
 2 tsp gelatine, dissolved in 1/4 cup boiling water
 200g white chocolate, melted
 250ml thickened cream, whipped
 Crystallised ginger, shaved white chocolate and maple syrup, to serve
GINGER CRUNCH BASE
 125g butter, melted
 225g plain flour
 130g crystallised ginger, finely chopped
 110g caster sugar
 2 tbsp Lupi Extra Mild Taste Olive Oil
 2 tsp ground ginger
 1 tsp baking powder
 Pinch sea salt

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

1

To make the cheesecake base, preheat oven to 170ÂșC and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well until a breadcrumb-like texture is achieved. Spread the mixture in an even layer over the tray, bake for 25-30 mins, stirring half way, until crispy and golden. Allow the crumb to cool, then transfer to a food processor and blend to a fine sand.

2

Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a greased, 22cm round, springform pan. Refrigerate for an hour.

3

To prepare the filling, combine cream cheese, sugar and ginger in a food processor and blend until smooth. Stir though the gelatine and water, and the melted white chocolate. Allow to cool slightly before folding through the whipped cream, then pour over the prepared base, smooth the top, and refrigerate overnight.

4

When ready to serve, decorate with extra crystallised ginger, white chocolate shavings and drizzle of maple syrup.