1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and bean discarded or reserved for another use
16 strawberries, for serving
Pure maple syrup, extra, for serving
Method
COMBINE biscuit crumbs and butter. Press a spoonful into the base of 16 x 1/3 cup capacity greased and base lined muffin pans. Chill
PLACE the PHILLY, cream, sugar, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla seeds in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the mixture into prepared pans
BAKE in a moderately slow oven 160°C for 25-30 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool in pans before removing. Serve at room temperature or chilled, topped with a strawberry and drizzled with extra maple syrup
Tips & Hints
Store the scraped vanilla bean in a container of caster sugar to give it a vanilla flavour.