Description
This no-bake raspberry lemon cheesecake features a buttery biscuit crust, a creamy lemon-infused cheesecake filling, and a bright raspberry layer for a refreshing, elegant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 250 g digestive biscuits or plain tea biscuits
- 120 g unsalted butter, melted
- 500 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 80 ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300 ml cold heavy cream
- 300 g fresh or frozen raspberries
- 60 g granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for raspberry layer)
- 150 g fresh raspberries (for topping, optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 23 cm springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until light and smooth.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust and smooth the surface.
- Spoon the cooled raspberry mixture over the first cheesecake layer and spread gently.
- Top with the remaining cheesecake mixture and level the surface evenly.
- Cover tightly and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, remove from the freezer and let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- Swap raspberries with strawberries, blueberries, or mixed berries for variation.
- A nut-enhanced crust can be made by adding finely ground almonds.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing lemon juice and increasing powdered sugar if desired.
- Best served slightly thawed for optimal texture.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
