Strawberry cheesecake bites

Method

1. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, cream and essence until smooth.
2. Combine jam and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high  for 20 seconds or until hot. Strain, discarding any solids.
3. Spoon 1/4 tsp warm jam into base of each pastry case.
4. Spoon or pipe cheese mixture into cases.
5. Top each with a piece of strawberry.
6. Brush strawberry with remaining jam. Serve.

Recipe from recipes-plus.co.uk

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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