Healthier New York cheesecake

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan140°C/gas 3. For the base, grease a 20cm springform tin and line the base with a circle of baking paper. Put the biscuits into a plastic bag and crush to fine crumbs with a rolling pin. Meanwhile, gently melt the butter and honey in a large pan. Add the crumbs and stir well to combine. Spoon into the tin and, with the back of a spoon, spread in an even layer over the bottom and about 2cm up the sides of the tin, pressing down to create a firm, even base. Chill for 15 minutes.
2. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the extra-light cream cheese, yogurt and fromage frais until smooth. Add the vanilla, then the 4 tbsp honey and the caster sugar, and beat for 1 minute until mixed. Beat in the zest and cornflour, then add the beaten eggs, a little at a time.
3. Pour into the tin and shake to level the mixture. Put on a baking sheet in the middle of the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. The cake should be set at the edges but have a wobble in the centre. Turn the oven off and, leaving the door slightly ajar, let the cake cool completely (about 3 hours). Remove from the tin, drizzle with honey, then serve.
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