Stem ginger cheesecake with pineapple sorbet recipe

Stem ginger is made from young ginger roots that are peeled, sliced, and preserved in a sugar syrup. It adds a unique and spicy flavor to desserts like cheesecake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Stem ginger cheesecake with pineapple sorbet recipe

Cooking Method: Baking, Freezing Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Digestive biscuits
• 100 gram Butter
• 4 piece Stem ginger
• 500 gram Cream cheese
• 200 gram Caster sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 piece Eggs
• 500 gram Pineapple
• 2 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 100 gram Icing sugar
• 8 piece Mint leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Crush the digestive biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the base of a greased springform cake tin.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, caster sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Chop the stem ginger into small pieces and fold into the cream cheese mixture. Pour the mixture over the biscuit base.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until set. Allow to cool in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
5. Meanwhile, blend the pineapple with lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
6. Serve the stem ginger cheesecake with a scoop of pineapple sorbet and garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.