Ramekin Strawberry Cheesecakes

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla pod
• 200g extra light Philadelphia
• 2 tbsps half-fat crème fraiche
• 2 tbsps low sugar fruit jam
• 2 egg whites
• 12 Amaretti biscuits
• 1 tbsp dry sherry

Cooking Instructions

1. Lightly grease four ramekin dishes with oil then line with clear food wrap. Allowing it to hang over the sides.
2. Split the vanilla pod in half with a small knife and scrape out the seeds and place in a mixing bowl with the cheese and crème fraiche.
3. Heat the jam in a saucepan and add to the mix stirring in well.
4. Whisk the whites in a separate bowl and fold into the mixture.
5. Spoon into the ramekins and press down.
6. Place the biscuits in a plastic food bag and crush with a rolling pin and place in a bowl with the sherry.
7. Mix well then press onto the top of the cheesecakes.
8. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9. When ready to serve turn out onto plates and decorate with fresh fruit.

Tips

Make a day in advance and refrigerate overnight to allow time for the base to stick together.