Red Velvet Cheesecake by Chef Leyla

Preparing the Cake

• 1Beat the eggs adding the sugar gradually until color turns pale and doubled in size.
• 2In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
• 3Add flour mix to the eggs mix and fold in the ingredients along with the lemon zest.
• 4Pour the batter into a greased pan lined with parchment paper.
• 5Bake in a preheated oven on 180 degrees Celsius for about 25 minutes or until the surface is golden.
• 6Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Preparing the Kiri Creme

• 1Mix all the ingredients together and beat well until no lumps are seen.
• 2When the cake is completely cooled, cut it in half, as an option, drizzle layers with light syrup.
• 3Top the first layer with strawberry jam or fresh processed strawberries.
• 4Top the second layer with cheesecake mix.
• 5Assemble the cake and refrigerate until serving.
• 6Before serving, dust the cake with icing sugar, and top it with fresh strawberries.