Treacle Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a 20cm springform tin by greasing the sides and lining the base with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and golden syrup. Place over medium heat and stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the treacle and vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cheese until it is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Gradually add the sugar to the cheese mixture, beating until well combined.

7. 7

   Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the cheese mixture. Mix until just combined.

8. 8

   Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.

9. 9

   Pour the treacle mixture over the cheesecake batter.

10. 10

    Bake the cheesecake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.

11. 11

    Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Run a knife around the edges of the cheesecake to release it from the tin. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.