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Cheesecake

This cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines a buttery cinnamon crust with a smooth and creamy filling. It's perfect for any occasion and sure to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 250 g biscuits Any type of biscuit can be used
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 100 g butter (melted) Make sure it's completely melted
Filling
  • 500 g cream cheese At room temperature for smooth blending
  • 2/3 cup caster sugar Can be substituted with pulsed granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Blitz the biscuits until they resemble fine beach sand.
  2. Add the melted butter and cinnamon, and mix until combined.
  3. Press the mixture into a lined cake tin and chill in the refrigerator.
Filling
  1. Blend the cream cheese, caster sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and juice until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base.
  3. Bake at 160°C (320°F) for one hour.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Allow the cheesecake to cool before serving.
  2. Serve chilled, topped with fresh berries or caramel.

Notes

Wrap leftover cheesecake in airtight containers and store in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze it tightly wrapped.