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Lemon Curd Cheesecake


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth

Description

A creamy, no-bake cheesecake with a buttery biscuit base and a vibrant, tangy lemon curd topping.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 600g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 100g powdered sugar
  • 300ml double cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 jar (about 300g) good-quality lemon curd
  • Zest of 1 lemon, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 20cm springform pan. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the double cream and vanilla extract to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
  3. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the chilled base and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely set.
  4. To serve, carefully spread the lemon curd over the top of the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with fresh lemon zest before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.