🍋 Mary Berry’s Zesty Lemon & Lime Cheesecake 🎉
Craving something sweet and refreshing? Dive into this delightful cheesecake that's as zesty as it is creamy. Perfect for a cozy gathering or a solo treat! 🌟
Ingredients 🛒
200g digestive biscuits, crushed
100g unsalted butter, melted
600g cream cheese, softened
100g icing sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Zest and juice of 2 limes
300ml double cream
Extra lime and lemon zest for decoration
Instructions 🧑🍳
Mix the crushed biscuits and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the base of a 23cm springform tin and chill for 30 minutes. 🕒
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. 🍰
Add the lemon and lime zest and juice, and mix well. 🍋🍈
In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until it forms soft peaks, then fold it into the cream cheese mixture. 🥄
Pour the mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight. ❄️
Decorate with extra zest before serving. Enjoy! 🎊
Tips ✨
For a twist, try using ginger nut biscuits instead of digestives for the base. 🍪
Swap lime for orange for a different citrus kick! 🍊
Serve with fresh berries for a pop of color and flavor. 🍓