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Lime Cheesecake

Dessert

Frozen Lime Cheesecake

25 min 4 servings
Part of menuSpring Menu

A delicious cheesecake that perfectly balances sweetness with the fresh, vibrant flavour of lime. Finish with a little chocolate or fresh berries for an elegant touch.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • Muscovado sugar1 fl oz
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Sugar0.6 cups
  • Cream cheese7.1 oz
  • Vanilla sugar2 tsp
  • Cream0.8 cups
  • Lime2 pcs

Instructions

Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar, vanilla sugar and lime zest. Add the room-temperature cream cheese and lime juice, then whisk gently until smooth. Avoid overmixing.

Whip the cream to medium peaks and gently mix it into the egg yolk mixture.

Carefully fold in the whisked egg whites in two or three batches. Take your time and do not whisk – you want to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.

Crush the digestive biscuits and mix them with the muscovado sugar. Spread the crumbs evenly over the base of a springform tin, then pour the cheesecake mixture on top.

Freeze for about 5 hours, or until completely set. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.

Decorate as you like – fresh berries, chocolate or a little extra lime zest all work beautifully.

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Tips & Inspiration

Zest

Zest is thin strips of the outermost, coloured part of citrus peel. It is used for flavour and decoration in food and desserts, such as lemon pie, meringues, sorbets and salads. Use the zest when you want the citrus flavour and the juice when you want the acidity. Strips of lemon peel are also used in drinks.

Meringue

Egg whites whip highest in a clean bowl without any trace of fat or yolk, and whites at room temperature reach volume more easily. Add the sugar gradually once the foam has started to firm up, and the meringue turns glossy and stable. An Italian meringue is instead whipped with a hot sugar syrup at around 118°C (245°F), which makes it so stable that it keeps for a long time without baking.