Wimbledon is here, so could strawberries be far behind?

It feels only right to celebrate the English summer and what better way to do it than with strawberries and bubbles!
The month of July means Strawberries which are plentiful at your local farmers market. These British Gems are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. At Cinnamon Club, we love cooking by the seasons and absolutely love strawberries. Waiting for the English strawberry season to begin, for us, is a bit like the feeling children  waiting for their Christmas presents!

 It’s the time to create yet another delicious recipe using strawberries… only this time, with a twist! Ever tried strawberries with coriander?

 

Shrikhand Cheesecake with fennel, coriander and strawberries 

Cheesecake 

250 g – Greek yoghurt (hung in muslin overnight)

100 g – Mascarpone cheese

100 ml – double cream, whipped to soft peaks

50 g – Sugar

½ tsp – Cardamom powder

For the crumble

250 g – Flour

250 g – Sugar

180 g – Ground Almonds

250 g – salted butter, diced

Method:

For the crumble base, mix all the ingredients till a homogenous mixture is achieved. Spread on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool and ‘crumble’.

For the cheesecake, fold all the ingredients together gently and chill.

To make up the cheesecake, place the crumble at the bottom of a dish or ring 2-3 cm thick. Fill the rest of the mould with the cheesecake mix and chill for a few hours before serving.

To macerate the berries

250 g Strawberries or any other berries as in season

Juice of half a lime

Rind of half a lime

2 mint leaves shredded

1tsp fennel seeds, roasted and crushed

1 tsp coriander seeds roasted and crushed

Pinch salt

Pinch sugar

To serve, cut a few strawberries, mix together the rest of the ingredients and toss .Let macerate for 10-15 minutes and serve with the cheesecake.

Wine tip

Strawberry cheesecake accompanied with our decadent Rose Champagne is a must. Our wine expert Laurent Chaniac is proud to be working with such a revolutionary champagne house such as “Ayala Rose Majeur”. Rose is a firm favourite of many on a sunny day with friends and family. It does exactly what it should do, energizing your senses and make you feel happy!

Tags: best cheese cake, champagnes, easy recipe, recipes, wimbledon 
Author: Priyanka

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