Northamptonshire Cheesecakes

Name: Northamptonshire Cheesecakes
Ingredients: 8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry; 6 ounces curds or 6 ounces cream cheese; 2 ounces butter; 2 eggs; 3 ounces caster sugar; 4 ounces currants; 1 finely grated lemon, rind of; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, for dusting

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces prepared shortcrust pastry
6 ounces curds or 6 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces butter
2 eggs
3 ounces caster sugar
4 ounces currants
1 finely grated lemon, rind of
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, for dusting

Directions

1

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use to line 14 to 16 lightly greased patty tins.
2

Set oven to 350°F or mark 4.
3

In a bowl, beat the curd or cheese until smooth.
4

Put the butter, eggs and sugar in a saucepan and heat gently, stirring , until thickened, but do not allow to boil!
5

Remove from the heat and stir in the curd or cheese, then add the currants, lemon rind and almond essence.
6

Combine well and fill the tins.
7

Sprinkle a little nutmeg over each and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until well risen and golden.
8

Serve hot or cold.