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
For the Base:
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200g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
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75g unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
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600g full-fat cream cheese, softened
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300ml double cream
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100g icing sugar
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Zest of 1 lime
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Juice of 1 lemon
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp powdered gelatin (or agar-agar as a vegetarian substitute)
Instructions
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Prepare the base:
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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.
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In a bowl, mix the biscuit crumbs with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
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Press the mixture into the base of a springform tin (around 20cm/8 inches), and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
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Prepare the filling:
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and icing sugar together until smooth and creamy.
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In another bowl, whip the double cream until it holds soft peaks.
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Zest the lemon and lime, then add the zest and juice of both to the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine.
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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.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Assemble the cheesecake:
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Spoon the filling onto the chilled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow it to set properly.
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Serve:
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Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform tin.
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Garnish with extra citrus zest or thin slices of lemon and lime if desired before serving.
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Notes
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You can decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream, citrus slices, or mint leaves for added visual appeal.
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This recipe can be made a day in advance to save time on the day of serving.
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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