Description
Indulgent Lemon Cheesecake delivers a zesty symphony of creamy richness and tangy brightness. Silky smooth filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust promises a delightful dessert that melts perfectly on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 300 grams cream cheese
- 397 grams sweetened condensed milk
- 285 millilitres (9.6 fluid ounces) double cream
- 4 large lemons
Crust Ingredients:
- 12 digestive biscuits (crushed)
- 80 grams (2.8 ounces) butter
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a saucepan over low heat, then combine with crushed digestive biscuits until thoroughly incorporated.
- Press the buttery biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the base of a 7-inch loose-bottomed cake tin, creating a compact foundation.
- Chill the tin while preparing the filling to help set the base.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat soft cheese using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate sweetened condensed milk into the cheese, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
- Gently fold in double cream until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Roll lemons on the countertop to release maximum juice, then carefully extract the citrus liquid.
- Slowly add lemon juice to the cheese mixture, stirring consistently to maintain a thick, consistent texture.
- Pour the lemon-infused filling over the prepared biscuit base, ensuring an even distribution.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for approximately 1 hour, or until the filling sets completely and becomes firm.
Notes
- Softening butter gently prevents burning and ensures even coating of biscuit crumbs for a perfect crust.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to eliminate lumps and create a smoother, silkier cheesecake texture.
- Rolling lemons on the counter before squeezing helps release more juice, maximizing flavor and ensuring a zesty lemon taste.
- Adding lemon juice gradually allows the mixture to set properly, creating a stable and creamy consistency without separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 176 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg