Lemon Cheesecake is a classic and refreshing dessert that combines the smoothness of cream cheese with the citrusy flavor of lemon. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a birthday party. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to prepare this delicious dessert step by step.

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of Digestive biscuits
• 100 grams of melted butter
• 500 grams of cream cheese
• 200 grams of sugar
• 3 eggs
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon of flour
• A pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Crush the Digestive biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed.
2. Add the melted butter to the crushed biscuits and mix well.
3. Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a springform cake pan and refrigerate.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Add the sugar, eggs, lemon juice and zest, vanilla essence, flour, and salt. Mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base in the pan.
7. Bake the cheesecake at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes or until firm in the center.
8. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before removing it from the pan and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
9. Serve the lemon cheesecake well-chilled and enjoy its delicious flavor.

Difficulty and Preparation Time:

This Lemon Cheesecake recipe has a medium difficulty and a preparation time of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including chilling time.

Utensils Used:

• Food processor
• Springform cake pan
• Large bowl
• Electric beaters

Serving Size:

This Lemon Cheesecake recipe serves approximately 8 portions.