Strawberry Cheesecake Squares

Serves
Makes 15
Total Time
20 Minutes
Ingredients
40g almonds
80g rolled gluten-free oats
1tsp ground cinnamon
180g medjool dates, pitted and chopped
12g powdered vegetarian gelatine
500g strawberries, hulled
500g reduced-fat soft cheese
3tbsp granulated stevia (we used Natvia)
2tsp lemon zest
Method
Step 1

Line a 16x26cm baking tin with non-stick baking paper, letting the paper overhang the 2 long sides.

Step 2

Put the almonds, oats and cinnamon in a food processor and blitz until finely chopped. Add the dates and whiz again until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin with well-oiled fingers.

Step 3

Put 4tbsp water in a small bowl, sprinkle over the gelatine and set aside for a few min to soak. Microwave on high for 20 sec, then whisk with a fork until the gelatine is dissolved. Set aside.

Step 4

Clean the processor, then add half the strawberries and blitz until smooth. Add the soft cheese, stevia and lemon zest, then blitz again until completely smooth. Add the cooled gelatine and whiz until combined. Pour the strawberry mixture over the base. Cover and transfer to the fridge for several hours until firm.

Step 5

Slice the remaining strawberries. Cut the cheesecake into 15 squares and decorate with the strawberries to serve.

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