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Date and Caramel Cheesecake

Date and Caramel Cheesecake

This delicious Date and Caramel Cheesecake is the perfect treat for toddlers in Australia! Packed full of natural flavours and sweet dates, it’s a great way to enjoy a healthy snack while keeping your little ones happy. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with protein, so you can feel good about giving it to your toddlers. Make sure to check out the full post on Toddler Recipes Australia for a detailed guide on how to make this delicious, homemade cheesecake!

General Information

Servings: 8 Keywords: date, caramel, cheesecake Calories: 555 Protein: 10g Carbs: 29g Fat: 39g Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 200g of pitted dates
  • 250ml water
  • 50g of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 300g of sugar
  • 250g of soft cheese
  • 200g of plain flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 250g of caramel

Directions

  1. Soak the dates in 250 ml of warm water for roughly 20 minutes.

  2. Put the butter in a pan over medium heat and melt it. Add the dates and the remaining water from the bowl. Stir continuously for 10 minutes.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the corn syrup, vanilla extract, and sugar.

  4. Add the sugar mixture to the pan with the dates and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

  5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and grease an 18cm diameter springform tin with butter.

  6. In an electric mixer, combine the soft cheese, flour, eggs, and caramel. Beat for 5 minutes.

  7. Pour the date mixture into the springform tin and spread it evenly.

  8. Pour the cheese, flour, egg and caramel mixture on top of the dates.

  9. Place the springform tin into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

  10. Once the cheesecake is baked to perfection, let it cool down before serving.

Recommended Sides

This decadent Date and Caramel Cheesecake will be an instant hit with your little one! Pair it with a refreshing glass of apple juice or a healthy smoothie to add an extra spark to the meal. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not try adding some fresh fruit to the plate for a colourful and nutritious finish?

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