Tarta de queso y fresa sin horno con Philadelphia y leche condensada

Ingredientes

• 215 g plain sweet biscuits (Graham's crackers or Digestives)
• 120 g unsalted butter ((Note 1))
• 397 g condensed milk
• 300 g Philedelphia cream cheese ((Note 2))
• 5 tbsp lemon juice ((Note 3))
• 400 g strawberries (sliced (Note 4))
• 15 g confectioners sugar (icing sugar) ((Note 5))
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp cornstarch/cornflour
• 4 tsp water

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Crust ---

2. 2

   Blitz the Graham's crackers or digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor. (Note 6)

3. 3

   Melt the butter on the stove or in the microwave.

4. 4

   Combine the melted butter with the cracker biscuit crumbs.

5. 5

   Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased and lined 9-inch (20 cm) spring-form pan, creating an even crust layer. Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

6. 6

   --- Filling ---

7. 7

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the Philadelphia cream cheese and condensed milk together.

8. 8

   Then add the lemon juice and continue to beat until the mixture thickens.

9. 9

   --- Assembling the Cheesecake: ---

10. 10

    Spoon the prepared cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

11. 11

    Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to set.

12. 12

    --- Strawberry Topping: ---

13. 13

    Place a saucepan on a medium heat and add half of the sliced strawberries, confectioners' sugar (icing sugar), and lemon juice. Simmer for 10 minutes until the strawberries break down to form a liquid.

14. 14

    Mix the cornstarch/cornflour and water in a small bowl to create a slurry.

15. 15

    Add the cornstarch/cornflour slurry to the strawberry mixture, stirring constantly.

16. 16

    Continue to cook on a lower heat until it thickens and becomes glossy. Remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Then Strain through a sieve to remove any lumps.

17. 17

    Once the cheesecake has set, carefully spoon the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake filling, spreading it out evenly to cover the surface.

18. 18

    Place the chopped strawberries on the top and serve.