Fifi's versatile cheesecake

Ingredients

Base:

• 1 pkt (250g) biscuits - either plain, chocolate or gingernut
• 1/3 cup butter, melted

Filling:

• 500g Philadelphia cream cheese
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 100mL boiling water
• 1 pkt jelly (lemon is one of the best flavours for this)

Method:

1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter and press firmly into a springform cake pan, then place in the fridge to harden. (This will harden enough in the time it takes to make the filling.)
2. Beat the Philly to soften. Add cream and caster sugar and beat until fully mixed. If using an electric mixer use a low speed.
3. Add boiling water to jelly crystals or concentrate and stir until fully dissolved. Add this to the Philly mix and beat until fully combined.
4. Pour into now hardened base* and return to the fridge to set. For best results, leave in fridge overnight.

Fi's Tips
Before refrigerating, top with your favourite fruit or chocolate pieces or shavings.