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Food 23/03/2026 23:10

πŸ’πŸ‹ Cherry Lemon Cheesecake

πŸ’πŸ‹ Cherry Lemon Cheesecake

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🧾 INGREDIENTS

πŸ”Ή Crust

  • 200 g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
  • 100 g melted butter

πŸ”Ή Cheesecake Filling

  • 500 g cream cheese (room temp)
  • 150 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

πŸ‘‰ Flavor = rich + creamy + slight citrus freshness

πŸ”Ή Cherry Sauce πŸ’

  • 200 g cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 80 g sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water

πŸ”Ή Topping

  • Whipped cream
  • Whole cherries
  • Lemon slices

πŸ”₯ INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Make the Crust

  • Crush biscuits finely
  • Mix with melted butter
  • Press into cake pan

Bake:

  • 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes

πŸ‘‰ Let cool

Step 2: Make Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth
  • Add eggs (one at a time)
  • Add cream + lemon juice + zest + vanilla

πŸ‘‰ Do NOT overmix → avoid cracks

Step 3: Bake (Water Bath Method πŸ”₯)

  • Pour filling into crust
  • Place cake in water bath

Bake:

  • 160°C (320°F) for 50–60 minutes

πŸ‘‰ Center slightly jiggly = perfect

Step 4: Cool Slowly

  • Turn off oven, leave door slightly open
  • Cool inside

πŸ‘‰ Prevents cracking

Step 5: Make Cherry Sauce

  • Cook cherries + sugar + lemon
  • Add cornstarch slurry
  • Simmer until thick

Cool completely

Step 6: Chill

  • Refrigerate at least 4–6 hours (best overnight)

Step 7: Decorate

  • Add whipped cream
  • Spoon cherry sauce
  • Top with cherries + lemon slice

πŸ’‘ PRO TIPS

πŸ”₯ 1. Ultra Smooth Texture

  • Use room temp cream cheese
  • Mix gently

πŸ”₯ 2. No Crack Trick

  • Always bake with water bath

πŸ”₯ 3. Flavor Balance

  • Lemon cuts the heaviness
  • Cherry adds sweetness + acidity

πŸ‘‰ Combo = PERFECT

πŸ”₯ 4. Clean Slice Hack

  • Use hot knife, wipe each cut

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES

  • ❌ Overbaking → dry texture
  • ❌ Skipping chill → messy cake
  • ❌ Cold ingredients → lumpy batter

πŸ”₯ TEXTURE & FLAVOR

  • Base: crunchy
  • Filling: creamy, smooth
  • Topping: sweet + tangy

πŸ‘‰ Overall: rich but refreshing

πŸ“Š CALORIES

  • ~350–450 kcal per slice

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