Lithuanian Cheesecake

Описание: Although this is in some respects more of a "panna cotta cake" it is quite delicious and refreshing.

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Recipe (serves 8):
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(sponge cake base)
3 eggs
75g sugar
50g flour
30g butter
25g starch (I used potato starch)

(Cheesecake layer)
700g strawberries
500g cream cheese
200g heavy cream
100ml milk
30g gelatin
75g sugar
1t vanilla sugar

Separate eggs and beat the yolk with the sugar until white and the sugar is fully dissolved. Add flour and starch, and mix in.

Add melted butter and mix well.

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the dough. Bake in a round, linked cake pan (I used a spring form pan) at 180C/350F for 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is browning and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove and let cool.

Mix the gelatin in the milk and let it soak for 20 minutes. Dissolve over a steam bath or bain marie. Once it is fully liquid, remove and proceed with the rest.

Beat the cream cheese and mix in the milk/gelatin mixture and the sugar.

Beat the heavy cream at least until soft peaks form (stiff peaks if using a stand mixer). Fold in well.

Arrange a layer of strawberries on the sponge cake base and fill with the cream cheese mixture. Arrange another layer of strawberries on top and leave to set in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.