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Cheesecake

A creamy and delicious cheesecake that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 250 g biscuits Any type of sweet biscuits can be used.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon Adds warmth and flavor to the crust.
  • 100 g butter (melted) Must be melted to combine with biscuits.
For the filling
  • 500 g cream cheese Use room temperature for a smoother filling.
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 4 pcs eggs Large eggs work best.
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence Enhances flavor.
  • Juice of 1 lemon Adds freshness and tang.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blitz your biscuits until they resemble sand. Mix with melted butter and cinnamon.
  2. Press the mixture into a lined cake tin and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Filling
  1. Blend together cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the biscuit base and spread evenly.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for 60 minutes or until set.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the cheesecake cool before serving.
  2. Serve chilled with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel.

Notes

For best results, let the cheesecake set in the fridge overnight. You can also explore variations with different flavors like matcha or tropical fruits.