Strawberry cheesecake bites

Method
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, cream and essence until smooth.
- Combine jam and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 20 seconds or until hot. Strain, discarding any solids.
- Spoon 1/4 tsp warm jam into base of each pastry case.
- Spoon or pipe cheese mixture into cases.
- Top each with a piece of strawberry.
- Brush strawberry with remaining jam. Serve.
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Tip
Enjoy these dainty cakes on a picnic or outdoor afternoon tea
Ingredients
75g (4oz) spreadable cream cheese 1/2 tbsp caster sugar 125ml (4 1/2oz) double cream 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 60g (2 1/2 oz) strawberry jam 1 tbsp water 12 petite vol-au-vent pastry cases 3 strawberries, quartered
Notes
Time: 16 mins Serves: 12 Nutrition: n/a