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Rooibos custard cheesecake

This dessert is a delightful fusion of two distinct yet complementary treats: malva pudding and cheesecake.
Malva pudding, a beloved South African dessert, forms the base with its moist and caramelized texture, infused with flavors of apricot jam and a hint of lime juice. Baked until golden and crumbled, it provides a sweet and comforting foundation.
Topping this base is a creamy cheesecake layer, enriched with cream cheese, melted white chocolate, and a touch of custard. The cheesecake is set to perfection after a few hours of chilling, adding a luscious and decadent contrast to the malva pudding’s warmth.
Together, these layers create a dessert that blends the comforting nostalgia of malva pudding with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake, making it a perfect finale for any gathering or special occasion.
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

Malva pudding

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbps smooth apricot jam
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 extra-large egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1¼ cups cake flour
  • 1¼ tsp Royal Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon

Cheesecake

  • 500 g Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup caster sugar
  • 200 g white chocolate buttons melted
  • 2 teaspoons gelatin dissolved in 1/4 cup res espresso/rooibos
  • 1/2 cup thickened cream
  • 3/4 cup thickened cream extra, whipped
  • 1/4 cup custard

Instructions
 

Malva pudding

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Beat the egg, and sugar together until light and creamy.
  • Sift flour, Royal Baking Powder, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
  • Add to egg mixture, alternating with the milk mixture.
  • Add the melted butter, lukewarm milk, and jam and mix until well combined
  • Add the lime juice
  • Pour into a greased medium oven-proof dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and break into crumbs. You can use your hand or a blender.
  • *Whilst warm, press into the cheesecake tin and let it bake further, allowing it to dry. The other option is to bake the crumbs and then press them into the tin.

Cheesecake

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar using an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in melted white chocolate and gelatin mixture until well combined. Add cream and continue beating until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared base and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight until set. To serve, remove the cheesecake from pan, decorate as desired
Keyword afrikaans, baked, dessert, malva pudding, nagereg, rooibos