Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

[Bloo Eh?]

Base -
Blend biscuits until fine crumbs are formed. Add butter and process until mixture forms a ball. Press into a 23cm (approx) springform tin. Cover base and sides, refrigerate.
Filling -
Process strawberries and sugar till well mixed. Add cream cheese and blend till smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
Sprinkle gelatine over hot water and whisk vigorously with a fork until dissolved. Beat into mixture until well combined.
Add thickened cream and beat lightly till combined.
Pour over base and refrigerate until set.

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Sooooo....

Tim Tam = graham crackers ?

punnet = pint ? basket ?

caster sugar = granulated sugar ?

thickened cream = heavy whipping cream ?

Reminds me of the cooking show "Two Fat Ladies" I loved that show! Haven't remembered about it for along time. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe ! (think I'll look them up and see if they have shows available.)

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Tim Tams -








Punnet - (approx 250g to 300g)


Castor Sugar - (powdered sugar)


Thickened cream - (heavy cream)





Hope that helps...............time for a lie down now. Attached files [img]/converted_files/582205=3737-attachment.jpg[/img] [img]/converted_files/582205=3738-attachment.jpg[/img]

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

YUMMMM, that sounds even better, it's always better with chocolate. Although don't think I will find TimTams here, so won't get to be satisfied 11 time in one night, good heavens ! But I can find some chocolate wafers covered in chocolate, is that a fudge filling in between. And powder sugar must make the texture even richer and smoother...my kids are going to love this one...
Thanks. Hope you had a good lie down.

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Stop right there MWO2! I don't think you want to be looking for chocolate wafers! It's more of a biscuity... okay "cookie".... consistency you want. I don't know what would be the American equivalent of Tim Tams.... I will google.

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

:H:H:H:, I will not move.....gosh don't think anyone has ever googled for me....kind a like it.:H:H:H

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Food History ? Blog Archive ? Slamming the Tim Tam

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

URGENT MESSAGE FOR MWO2

I have been informed by a very reliable source that -

CASTOR SUGAR = SUPERFINE SUGAR and NOT POWDERED SUGAR!

MWO2 please take immediate remedial action and I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused to Americans everywhere.

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Ooohh, hope that doesn't hurt your Certifiable Domestic Goddess status....shhhh I won't tell anyone.:bigwink:

I can find superfine...

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

No, I think it has just added weight to the fact that I am certifiable.

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Thanks for the google work Bluey....that was a funny bit.... I do believe that a dingdong is pretty close to a timtam more so than a twinkie...because a dingdong has chocolate cake, but the filling is white hhhmmm... I will have to check out my grocery aisles and will post another time with my findings.

Thanks again, our exchange has put me in a very laughing place and I needed that !

Much gratitude !
mwo2

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

That's okay MWO2 but I am a bit concerned about the dingdong slant. Remember - think cookie rather than cake.

[mwo2]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

o.k. will do !

[lorisunshine]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Thanks Bluey for the translation

Could you please google for me what Tam Tams a.k.a. dingdongs are called in Canada.
Probably le pouf poufs.

I will certify you just as soon as I find le pouf poufs and try it out.
Lori

[Bloo Eh?]

Tim Tam and Strawberry Cheesecake

Lori, you are in luck, I have it on good authority that some specialist shops in Canada actually stock Tim Tams! Also, thinking outside the square, the UK equivalent is called Penguin.

Alternatively, Tim Tam seekers can order direct from -

Australian Products-Tims Tams