How to Make Kumara Cheesecake

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare the baking tin by cutting the baking paper to fit the base.

   Grease the sides with butter, or use a spray-on oil.
   
   Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
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   Step 2: Peel and wash the kumara.

   Cut into small chunks and boil.
   
   When soft, remove from the heat. , Put to one side.
   
   Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a container. , Pour the lemon juice over the top.
   
   Pulse and reduce the ingredients to a paste consistency. ,,,,, Or, bake until the top is golden and the edges of the cheesecake are shrinking away from the edge of the tin. , Leave the cheesecake until it has cooled down completely before removing the tin. , Dust the top with icing sugar.
   
   It should be chilled prior to serving.
   
   Serve with fruit and whipped cream.
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   Step 3: Wash the lemon and grate its zest.

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   Step 4: Put the kumara and sugar into a food processor.

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   Step 5: Add the cream cheese and pulse until it is mixed into the paste.

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   Step 6: Add the eggs

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   Step 7: one after the other

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   Step 8: and process into the paste using the lowest processor setting.

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   Step 9: Remove from the processor and fold in the lemon zest.

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    Step 10: Pour the mixture into the baking tin and smooth evenly.

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    Step 11: Put into the oven to bake for 40 minutes.

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    Step 12: Sit the whole tin over a wire cooling rack.

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    Step 13: Arrange the cheesecake on a suitable serving plate.

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