Church Is Like a Christmas Dinner!
Most would agree that a highlight of Christmas day is the dinner – turkey, gravy, pigs in blankets, vegetables, bread sauce… the list goes on! Though in agreement on the feast, there would be less agreement on the best element of the meal. Some love the meat, others the sauces, others the vegetables and that’s before we even think of the pudding and drinks! I guess it’s the variety that makes it so special.
Many today think a church or chapel is full of good people with similar interests and backgrounds. You may have avoided going to a church service simply because you feel you wouldn’t fit in or be welcomed. But in truth, living churches and chapels are full of variety, just like a Christmas dinner. We are all different – different ages, backgrounds, jobs – everyone is welcomed.
Why not visit a local church or chapel this Christmas?
You will be warmly welcomed just as you are.
Mince Pie Cheesecake
Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it! Rich and creamy, with a seasonal twist.
Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: 60 minutes Servings: 8 people
Ingredients:
150g digestive biscuits
50g ginger snap biscuits
125g butter, melted
500g light cream cheese
50g icing sugar
100ml double cream
100g mincemeat
zest of 1 orange
Method
Lightly grease a 20cm baking tin with oil and fully line with baking parchment.
Blitz the biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine breadcrumbs. In a separate bowl, mix with the melted butter. Tip into the baking tin, carefully spread into an even layer and press down firmly. Chill in the fridge whilst you prepare the cheesecake mixture.
Beat the cream cheese until smooth, sift over the icing sugar and beat to combine. Gradually stir in the cream until smooth and fold through the mincemeat.
Spread the cheesecake mixture over the base evenly and chill for about 1 hour, until firm.
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the tin by lifting up the baking parchment and cut into 8 even pieces. Top with the orange zest and serve.
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