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Lemon Cream Cheese Slice

A refreshing and creamy dessert with a tangy jelly topping, perfect for warm afternoons.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 250 g butternut snap biscuits, crushed
  • 100 g butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 tsp gelatine powder
  • 1.5 tbs water (for gelatine)
  • 375 g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup condensed milk
  • 2 tbs lemon juice (for filling)
Jelly Ingredients
  • 3 tsp gelatine powder
  • 2 tbs water (for jelly)
  • 2.5 cups lemonade, room temperature
  • 1 tbs lemon juice (for jelly)
  • 1 splash pink food colouring

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a 20cm square cake pan with plastic wrap. Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter in a bowl, stirring until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly over the base of the pan, then refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
  2. For the filling, sprinkle gelatine over the water in a heatproof cup and place the cup in a pan of simmering water until dissolved. Let it cool slightly. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the condensed milk and lemon juice followed by the gelatine mixture. Spread this creamy delight into the pan and smooth the surface. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until it sets.
Jelly Preparation
  1. Prepare the jelly by repeating the gelatine dissolving process. In a separate bowl, combine the lemonade and lemon juice, adding a splash of pink food coloring. Whisk in the dissolved gelatine mixture until thoroughly combined. Pour the jelly over the filling and chill in the fridge for another 3 hours or until fully set.
Serving
  1. Slice into squares and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves or a sprinkle of zest.

Notes

For extra lemony goodness, consider adding more lemon juice. To make a thicker base, adjust the biscuit ratio or add more melted butter. Consider using flavored gelatins or juices for different variations.