Description
A creamy and refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake with a buttery biscuit base, perfect for warm days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
Ingredients
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- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 600g cream cheese, softened
- 100g powdered sugar
- 300ml double cream
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Lemon slices or zest, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the crushed biscuits and melted butter together until combined.
- Press the mixture into the base of a springform cake tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the chilled base and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Garnish with lemon slices or zest before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- You can use graham crackers instead of digestive biscuits if preferred.
- Add a layer of lemon curd on top for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg