Sweet
Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Lemon curd cheesecake combines a velvety cheesecake filling with an intensely lemony cream that gives the dessert an exceptionally fresh flavour. Its delicate sweetness perfectly balances the refreshing citrus notes, creating a harmonious blend of flavours. An elegant dessert that delights with its lightness and distinctive character.
Ingredients
- 150 g Rusks without added sugar
- 100 g melted butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 500 g cheesecake curd cheese
- 300 ml 36% heavy cream
- 300 ml Greek yoghurt
- 30 g gelatine dissolved in 100 ml water
- xylitol, to taste
- 100 g butter
- 3 egg yolks
- 3–4 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp potato starch
- juice and zest of 1 lemon
Preparation
- Crush the rusks, add the honey and melted butter, and mix well. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform cake tin and smooth the surface.
- Mix the cheese with the Greek yoghurt, sweeten to taste, then mix in the gelatine. Refrigerate.
- Once the mixture begins to set, fold in the whipped cream. Spread the mixture over the rusk base and refrigerate until completely set.
- Place the lemon curd ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat gently, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool, then pour the chilled lemon curd over the cheesecake. Decorate with lemon slices.