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Mary Berry’s Zesty Lemon & Lime Cheesecake


  • Author: Erin
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and tangy cheesecake with the perfect balance of lemon and lime flavors, finished with a creamy texture.


Ingredients

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  • 200g digestive biscuits
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 250g full-fat cream cheese
  • 250g mascarpone cheese
  • 100g icing sugar
  • 2 lemons, zest and juice
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 300ml double cream
  • Extra lime and lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix with melted butter and press into the base of a springform tin. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese, mascarpone, and icing sugar until smooth.
  4. Add the lemon and lime zest and juice, and mix well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture until fully combined.
  7. Spread the mixture over the biscuit base and smooth the top.
  8. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Garnish with extra lemon and lime zest before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemons and limes for a more intense flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 19g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: cheesecake, lemon, lime, no-bake, dessert