These individual cheesecakes served in glasses are so wonderfully easy to make. If you can't get hold of any blackberries, other fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries or blackcurrants can be used - fresh or frozen.
Created By: Joanna Pratt
Serves: 4
Ingredients
6 digestive biscuits25g butter, melted
150g blackberries
2 tablespoons caster sugar
250g mascarpone cheese
75ml double cream
4 tablespoons icing sugar
grated zest and juice of 1 small lemon
Method
1. Blitz the biscuits to a fine crumb in a food processor, or alternatively place in a sandwich bag and bash with a rolling pin. Mix into the melted butter and then press into the bottom of four glasses (such as tumblers) or glass dishes. Refrigerate to firm up.2. Place the blackberries in a small saucepan with the caster sugar and cook for 4-5 minutes until the blackberries soften and they become all juicy. Leave to cool.
3. Mix together the mascarpone, double cream, icing sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth. Spoon or spread on top of the biscuit bases. Top with the blackberries and place in the fridge to chill before serving.
