Frozen Lime Cheesecake Food

FROZEN LIME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sherbet, mixing well after each addition. Pour over crust.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove rim from pan. Garnish dessert with lime slices just before serving.

FROZEN LIME-MACAROON CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix cookie crumbs and butter thoroughly. Press mixture firmly on bottom of ungreased 8 or 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
• Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Stir in water, lime peel and lime juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Gradually stir about 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into egg yolks; stir back into hot mixture in saucepan. Heat to boiling. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese and food coloring until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Press plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cool.
• Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into lime mixture; pour over crust. Cover and freeze 4 to 6 hours or until firm. Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen; remove side of pan.
• Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting.

LIME SEMIFREDDO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Line a 900g loaf tin with a large piece of foil. Press down well into the base and sides of the tin, and leave plenty overhanging the edges. Put the biscuits in a freezer bag and bash to crumbs with a rolling pin. Mix with the melted butter and tip the crumbs into the prepared tin - press firmly into the base to create an even layer. Chill while the filling is made.
• Use an electric whisk on a medium setting to beat the condensed milk, cheese and cream together until smooth and thickened - this will take around 2 mins. Add the grated zest and juice, and beat slowly until the cheese mixture forms soft peaks.
• Spoon the lime mixture over the biscuit base. Cover lightly with the overhanging foil and seal firmly to keep out as much air as possible. Wrap in a second layer of foil, pop into a large freezer bag and freeze overnight.
• To make the cranberry compote, put the cranberries, sugar and 150ml cold water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries are softened but holding their shape. Mix the arrowroot or cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth, then stir into the fruit. Cook for another 2 mins, stirring regularly. Leave to cool, then cover and chill. Can be frozen at this stage.
• Turn out the frozen cheesecake onto a platter or board and leave to thaw for 30 mins, then carefully peel off the foil. Warm the cranberry compote gently and serve with the sliced semifreddo.

COOL LIME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the side of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Reduce heat to 325°. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and flour; beat well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lime juice, vanilla and food coloring if desired just until mixed. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet., Bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and lime. Refrigerate leftovers.

FROZEN LIME CAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine almonds, cookies and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. square pan. Freeze 15 minutes., Spread ice cream over crust. Cover and freeze at least 30 minutes. Top with sherbet. Cover and freeze 4 hours or overnight., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish servings with whipped topping if desired.

FROZEN KEY LIME CHEESECAKE POPS

Steps:

• Place 3-oz. paper or plastic cup in each of 12 muffin pan cups.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar, lime zest and juice in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gently stir in remaining ingredients.
• Spoon into paper cups. Gently tap filled pan on countertop to remove any air bubbles. Insert wooden pop stick or plastic spoon into center of each cup for handle.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove frozen pops from cups just before serving.