Description
Indulge in the refreshing citrus flavors of Mary Berry’s Zesty Lemon & Lime Cheesecake. This no-bake dessert is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the base:
- 150g digestive biscuits (about 10 biscuits, crushed)
- 75g unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 300g full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 300ml double cream
- 100g caster sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 limes
For the topping (optional):
- Extra citrus zest or thin slices of lemon and lime
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Lightly grease a 20cm (8-inch) springform cake tin. Combine crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press mixture into the base of the tin. Chill.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add zests and juices. Whip cream separately, then fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over biscuit base.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Remove from tin, garnish with citrus zest or slices before serving.
Notes
- This is a no-bake cheesecake, so chilling is essential for proper texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best set and flavor.
- You can make this a day ahead—it tastes better after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
