Lemon Cheesecake

Bright, creamy, and irresistibly smooth, this lemon cheesecake is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. With a buttery biscuit base and a luscious mascarpone filling infused with fresh lemon juice and curd, it’s a no-bake treat that comes together in minutes - then chills to perfection. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just craving a refreshing dessert, this easy cheesecake is guaranteed to impress.

Credited to: Coeliac UK

Kcal: 550.0

Serves 8
10 mins prep
4 mins cooking time

Ingredients

  • 150g gluten free digestives biscuits* 
  • 75g butter 
  • 700g mascarpone cheese 
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced 
  • 60g icing sugar 
  • 60g lemon curd 

Notes: *Check Coeliac UK's Food & Drink Information for suitable products

Method

  1. Crush the digestive biscuits into crumbs. 
  2. Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat. When the butter has melted, stir in the biscuit crumbs and coat them all in the butter. 
  3. Press the mixture into base of an 8in tin.  
  4. In a bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, icing sugar, and lemon curd until thick and smooth.  
  5. Spoon onto the biscuit base and level the top. Add the zest to top.  
  6. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours until firm. 

Nutritional information per serving

Kcal
550
Fat
47.2g
Carbs
25g
Protein
6g
Fibre
4g
Sugars
14.7g