Lemon, lime and ginger cheesecake

Lemon cheesecake is always tasty, but this version has a little bit of a twist to really take things to the next level. The gingernut biscuit base is perfectly soft with a little bit of the ginger spice that works beautifully with the creamy cheesecake on top. Lemon jelly is mixed with lime juice for the ultimate citrus hit and helps create that smooth and creamy finish you want in the perfect cheesecake. If you’re making it for a special occasion, top off your cake with fresh tropical fruits and a squeeze of lemon juice for a pretty finish.

Ingredients

• 125g gingernut biscuits
• 60g unsalted butter, melted
• 45g lemon jelly crystals
• 40ml (2 tablespoons) lime juice
• 200g cream cheese
• 110g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 200ml evaporated milk, well-chilled
• Tropical fruit, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 120C. Crush the biscuits in a food processor, then add the butter and mix until combined. Use the crumb mixture to line the base of six greased 8 x 3cm loose-bottomed tart pans. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Dissolve the jelly crystals in 80ml (1/3 cup) boiling water. Add the lime juice and set aside to cool slightly.

3. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract together until combined, then add the jelly mixture. Whip the evaporated milk until it has thickened, then fold into the cheese mixture. Spoon into the biscuit-lined pans and refrigerate overnight.

4. Serve topped with fresh tropical fruit for the prettiest finish.

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