Description
A delightful dessert combining the tartness of lemon with the rich flavor of chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
- 500 g cream cheese, softened
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- (Optional) Melted chocolate for swirling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a bowl, combine the crushed biscuits or graham crackers with melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- (Optional) For a chocolate swirl effect, swirl in melted chocolate at this stage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. Do not overmix the filling to keep the cheesecake creamy. Letting the cheesecake cool slowly in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, lemon, chocolate, swirl