While cherries are a classic cheesecake topping, you could easily swap them ... in the food processor until smooth to make ...

Put all of the ingredients for the topping, except the whipped cream ... Set aside to cool. Once the cheesecake has completely set and the compote is cold remove the cake gently from the tin ...

To serve, carefully remove the cheesecake ... sauce with a pinch or two of flaky sea salt. Around the festive season it’s easy to buy jars of cherries in kirsch to make an easy cherry topping.