Rum and Raisin Baked Cheesecake

A rich, boozy dessert featuring rum-soaked raisins, a creamy cheese filling, and a crunchy digestive biscuit base.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 893.1 kcals 5358.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 64.4 grams 386.4 grams
Fat 63.7 grams 382.1 grams
Protein 13 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
50
g
Butter
melted
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, whole
1
piece
142
ml
Soured Cream
one pot for the filling
142
ml
Soured Cream
one pot for the topping
Fruits
150
g
Raisins
soaked in white rum
GrainsCereals
Liquids
100
ml
White Rum
for soaking raisins

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin.
  • Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  • Mix the crumbs with melted butter and press into the base of the tin.
  • Bake the biscuit base in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Beat the cream cheese, flour, caster sugar, vanilla, eggs, egg yolk, and one pot of soured cream until fluffy.
  • Fold in the raisins and rum, pour onto the base, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the remaining soured cream with icing sugar and spread over the cheesecake.
  • Bake for 10 minutes more until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly.
  • Cool the cheesecake then refrigerate until chilled before serving.