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No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake!

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A bright, creamy, and refreshing no-bake lemon cheesecake with a buttery shortbread crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 300 g shortbread biscuits
  • 100 g unsalted butter
  • 600 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 75 ml lemon juice
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • Lemon slices
  • Lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Blitz the shortbread biscuits to a fine crumb.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter carefully.
  3. Add the melted butter into the biscuit crumbs.
  4. Blitz the biscuits and butter again to combine.
  5. Add the combined biscuit mixture to the bottom of an 8-inch/20cm deep springform tin.
  6. Press the biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the base of the tin.
  7. Add the full-fat cream cheese to a stand mixer bowl or a large bowl.
  8. Add the 100g icing sugar to the cream cheese.
  9. Whisk the cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
  10. Pour the 300ml double cream into the mixture.
  11. Whisk until the mixture begins to thicken.
  12. Add the 75ml lemon juice to the thickening mixture.
  13. Continue to whisk until the mixture is very thick.
  14. Check the mixture frequently for thickness.
  15. Fold the mixture through with a spatula to ensure it is all even.
  16. Once whisked, spread the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base.
  17. Leave the cheesecake to set in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  18. Whisk the 150ml double cream and 2 tbsp icing sugar together until pipeable.
  19. Pipe the whipped cream onto the cheesecake using your favorite tip.
  20. Add a bit of lemon slice per serving.
  21. Sprinkle over some lemon zest for decoration.

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are full-fat for the best creamy texture.
Chill the cheesecake overnight for optimal setting and flavor development.
Press the biscuit base very firmly to prevent crumbling when slicing.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the best, brightest flavor.

Find it online: https://theopenoven.com/no-bake-lemon-cheesecake/