Lemon Cheesecake
This simple no-bake lemon cheesecake is very easy to make and is perfect for all occasions.
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For the cheesecake
To decorate
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Instructions
- Place the biscuits in a polythene bag and crush them to bits with something heavy.
- To make the cheesecake base mixture, place the crushed biscuits in a bowl and mix well with the melted butter.
- Grease a 20 cm (8”) loose-bottomed cake tin (or a flan dish) with butter. Pour the base mixture into the tin and press it flat and even. Place in the 'fridge for 30 minutes to set.
- Grate 2 of the lemons to get the zest, then cut the lemons in half and squeeze to liberate the juice.
- Place the cream cheese and condensed milk in a bowl. Beat well.
- Drizzle in the lemon juice while continuing to beat the mixture. It will start to thicken up.
- Beat in the lemon zest.
- Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and smooth it out. Place in the 'fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove the cake carefully from the cake tin and place on a plate. Decorate using the remaining lemon and the whipped cream. PEGI 18.
Titli's Tips
Any creamy cheese will do. I sometimes like to use mascarpone cheese, but you can use Philly or similar too. Don’t use Cheez Wizz – it’s not cheese!
If you are using low-fat cheese or cream it is a good idea to add a tbsp of flour to help the mixture set. Low-fat products are specially engineered to have the right consistency when you buy them, but mixing them with other things upsets the balance.
If you are using low-fat cheese or cream it is a good idea to add a tbsp of flour to help the mixture set. Low-fat products are specially engineered to have the right consistency when you buy them, but mixing them with other things upsets the balance.
Nutrition Facts
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 340
17%
Calories from Fat 170
Total Fat 18.9g
29%
Saturated Fat 10.5g
52%
Unsaturated Fat 5.4g
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 37.7g
12%
Dietary Fibre 0.5g
2%
Sugars 29.6g
Protein 6.1g
12%
Cholesterol 53.9mgs
17%
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