Executive Chef Richard Lee at Six Senses Zighy Bay shares his famous date cheesecake recipe, so you can enjoy this delicious treat in your own home.
Date Cheesecake - 4 servings
Ingredients:
• 375 gram Philadelphia cheese
• 1/3 cup caster sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup cream
• 1 each egg
• 20 gram butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons plain flour
• 100 gram butternut snap biscuits, crushed
• 125 gram fresh dates, chopped
• Cream, extra, to serve
Method:
• Combine the biscuit crumbs and butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the base of greased and lined 9cm x 20cm loaf pan. Chill.
• Beat the Philly cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Beat in the egg then stir through the flour and dates.
• Pour filling into prepared base and bake in a moderately slow oven 160 degree C for 25 minutes or until just set. Cool in the oven with door ajar. Chill.
• Combine brown sugar, extra butter and cream in a small saucepan, stirring over a low heat 5 minutes until thickened. Cut the cheesecake into thick slices and place on serving plates with a drizzle of sauce and a dollop of cream. Serve immediately.