Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe

The Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe is a delicious treat that starts with a shortbread crust and ends with a rich chocolate topping. This recipe takes 2 hours and 30 minutes and makes enough food for 8 people to enjoy a tasty treat.

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💗 Discover The Joy Of Cooking With This Recipe

Indulgent Layers. This dessert’s buttery shortbread base, rich caramel, creamy cheesecake, and luscious chocolate topping create a delicious harmony.
Easy To Make. This recipe is easy for beginners and experts,, with simple ingredients and directions. Impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Crowd-Pleasing Dessert. The velvety cheesecake and classic flavors like caramel and chocolate make this recipe a favorite at any party.
Make-Ahead Option. This cheesecake can be made beforehand, saving time and stress on event day. Enjoy a simple dessert by refrigerating it until serving.

❓ What Is Mary Berry’s Millionaire Cheesecake Recipe?

The Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe is a luxurious dessert with a buttery shortbread base, creamy caramel, and a rich chocolate topping. It offers a smooth and creamy texture, combining sweetness and richness for a truly indulgent treat.

📜 Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Ingredients

FOR THE SHORTBREAD BASE

butter, for greasing
100g (4oz) plain flour
50g (2oz) semolina
100g (4oz) butter
50g (2oz) caster sugar

FOR THE CARAMEL

25g (1oz) butter
50g (2oz) light muscovado sugar
1 x 397g can condensed milk caramel

FOR THE CHEESECAKE

200ml (7fl oz) pouring double cream
2½ leaves of platinum-grade leaf gelatine
300g (10oz) full-fat cream cheese

FOR THE CHOCOLATE TOPPING

100ml (4fl oz) pouring double cream
100g (4oz) dark chocolate (at least 50 percent cocoa solids), finely grated

👩‍🍳 Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Instructions

Butter a 20cm (8in) round springform cake tin and line the base with baking paper. Heat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/Gas 3.
Mix the flour and semolina in a bowl, add the butter, and press with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs (or use a food processor). Add sugar and mix to form a smooth dough. Press into the cake tin base and smooth with a spoon. Bake till pale golden brown, 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in the tin.
While the base bakes, make caramel by dissolving sugar in melted butter over low heat. Add canned caramel and boil for 4 minutes until thickened. Shake the pan to prevent burning. Let the caramel cool and reserve 100g (4oz). Spread the remaining caramel over the cooled shortbread base and let it set for 30 minutes.
Return the remaining caramel to the pan and add 100ml (4fl oz) double cream to produce the cheesecake mixture. Stir over very low heat until caramel dissolves.
Soften the gelatine in 4 tablespoons of cold water for 10 minutes. Remove from water, brush off excess, and dissolve in hot cream and caramel.
Stir and add the cream and caramel mixture after beating the remaining cream and cream cheese until smooth. Pour this over the caramel in the cake mold and set for 2 hours.
Heat cream in a small pan till hot but not boiling for the topping. Stir in the chocolate until creamy. Allow to cool to avoid melting cheesecake. Pour over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably 6 hours, until firm. Serve thinly sliced.

💭 Recipe Tips

Use a springform pan to make it easy to take the cheesecake out of the pan without breaking the layers.
Before putting the caramel over the shortbread base, make sure the caramel is completely cool. This will keep the layers from mixing.
If you want the cheesecake filling to be rich and smooth, use full-fat cream cheese.
Don’t let any lumps form in the cheesecake by not letting the gelatine bloom and dissolve fully.
Finely grate the dark chocolate to make a topping that melts evenly and smoothly on the cheesecake.

🍨 What To Serve With Millionaires Cheesecake?

Mary Berry’s Date and Walnut Cake go well with many different things. For a more indulgent treat, add a dab of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

🎚 How To Store Millionaires Cheesecake?

In The Fridge. Cover the Traditional Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake with plastic wrap or an airtight container to preserve it keep it refrigerated for 3–4 days to maintain freshness and texture.
In The Freezer. Freeze the Traditional Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake before adding the chocolate topping. Put the cheesecake in a freezer-safe container with plastic wrap keep frozen for 2-3 months.

🚫 How To Reheat Millionaires Cheesecake?

The Mary Berry Millionaires Cheesecake Recipe is usually served chilled, but you can gently heat individual slices in the microwave or oven for a few minutes. Avoid overheating as it may damage layer texture and uniformity.

FAQs

How Do I Prevent The Cheesecake From Cracking While Baking?

To prevent cheesecake from cracking while baking, use a water bath, avoid overmixing, and cool it gradually.

How Long Does It Take For The Caramel To Set In The Millionaires Cheesecake?

Caramel in the Millionaires Cheesecake takes about 2-3 hours to set in the refrigerator.

How Do You Know When A Cheesecake Is Almost Set?

A cheesecake is almost set when the edges are firm, and the center jiggles slightly when gently shaken.

How Can I Make The Chocolate Topping Shiny And Smooth?

To make the chocolate topping shiny and smooth, melt the chocolate gently, stir until smooth, and pour it evenly over the cheesecake.

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