Indulge in Blissful Raspberry Cheesecake Lamingtons 😍🍰
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic Australian treat! Our Raspberry Cheesecake Lamingtons combine the beloved flavors of raspberry jam, creamy cheesecake, and coconut-covered sponge cake. These bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a sweet indulgence. Let’s dive into the recipe and experience the joy of homemade lamingtons with a cheesecake twist!
Ingredients:
- 125g butter, softened
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 150g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 2 cups icing sugar mixture
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 cup desiccated coconut, extra, for coating
Directions:
- Prepare Lamington Base:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Grease and line a 3cm-deep, 20cm x 30cm (base) lamington pan.
- Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition (mixture may curdle).
- Sift half the flour over the butter mixture. Stir to combine. Add half the milk. Stir to combine. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Stand in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack. Cover with a clean tea towel. Set aside overnight to cool.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Spread the cooled lamington base with raspberry jam. Top with the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
- Assemble Lamingtons:
- Cut the lamington into squares. Place icing sugar and boiling water in a heatproof bowl. Stir until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow dish.
- Dip each lamington square into the icing, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off excess icing, then toss the lamington in coconut to coat.
- Place the coated lamingtons on a wire rack over a baking tray to set.
Nutritional Information:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 49 hours and 25 minutes (includes overnight cooling)
- Calories: 190 kcal per serving
- Servings: 16 servings
These Raspberry Cheesecake Lamingtons are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will surely impress your friends and family. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or serving them at a party, these little squares of bliss are bound to be a hit. So why wait? Whip up a batch today and treat yourself to the irresistible taste of homemade lamingtons with a delicious cheesecake twist!