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Mary Berry’s Zesty Lemon & Lime Cheesecake


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Description

This Zesty Lemon & Lime Cheesecake by Mary Berry is a refreshing, creamy dessert that combines the bright, tangy flavors of lemon and lime with a rich, smooth cheesecake filling. With a buttery biscuit base and a citrusy kick, this cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. Ideal for any occasion, it’s sure to impress your guests!


Ingredients

Scale

For the Base:

  • 200g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)

  • 75g unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

  • 600g full-fat cream cheese, softened

  • 300ml double cream

  • 100g icing sugar

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tbsp powdered gelatin (or agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the base:

    • Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.

    • In a bowl, mix the biscuit crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.

    • Press the mixture into the base of a springform tin (around 20cm/8 inches), and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

  2. Prepare the filling:

    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and icing sugar together until smooth and creamy.

    • In another bowl, whip the double cream until it holds soft peaks.

    • Zest the lemon and lime, then add the zest and juice of both to the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine.

    • Dissolve the gelatin in a little warm water, following the packet instructions (or prepare agar-agar as directed for a vegetarian version). Let it cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until evenly incorporated.

    • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.

  3. Assemble the cheesecake:

    • Spoon the filling onto the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spatula.

    • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow it to set properly.

  4. Serve:

    • Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform tin.

    • Garnish with extra citrus zest or thin slices of lemon and lime if desired before serving.

Notes

  • You can decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream, citrus slices, or mint leaves for added visual appeal.

  • This recipe can be made a day in advance to save time on the day of serving.

 

  • For an extra flavor boost, you can drizzle a bit of lime or lemon curd over the cheesecake before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: British, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg