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Apricot swirl cheesecake

SERVES 12 PREP + COOK TIME 2 HOURS

30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION)

500g shortbread biscuits
250g butter, melted
750g cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
1 cup (220g) caster sugar
3 eggs
¾ cup (180g) sour cream
¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice

APRICOT TOPPING

1½ cups (360g) sour cream
2 tablespoons caster sugar
1/3 cup (80g) apricot jam

1 Process biscuits until fine crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add butter; stir through crumbs until evenly combined. Press biscuit mixture over base and side of a 24cm round springform pan. Place pan on an oven tray; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

Beat cream cheese, rinds and sugar

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