Instructions

  1. Base:
  2. Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter.
  3. Press into a 25cm spring form pan coming a little way up sides if desired.
  4. Bake for 10mins only at 150'C/300'F.
  5. Cool.
  6. Filling:
  7. Dissolve the jelly in the hot water and make up to 1 cup with the lemon juice.
  8. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla essence well.
  9. Beat chilled milk until very thick in a large bowl.
  10. Add cheese & sugar mixture and beat in well.
  11. Add in the lemon jelly and beat thoroughly.
  12. Pour onto the cooled base and refrigerate overnight, or at least 8-10 hours.
  13. Decorate as desired.
  14. Variation:
  15. For a pineapple cheesecake add a well drained medium size can of crushed pineapple. Some of the drained juice can be used with the water when making up the jelly.