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Lime & Ginger Cheesecake (No-Bake)

An easy, no-bake cheesecake with lime filling and a ginger biscuit base.

Prep Time
20 mins
Chill time:
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 453 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 300 g Gingernut biscuits
  • 90 g butter
  • 600 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 120 g icing sugar
  • 80 ml lime juice
  • 280 ml double cream
  • Zest of 1 lime
Topping (optional):
  • 180 ml double cream
  • 2 Tablespoons icing sugar
  • Extra lime zest

Instructions

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  1. Crush the gingernut biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or high-powered blender. Make sure there are no lumps left.
  2. Melt the butter and add it to a bowl with the biscuit crumbs. Mix well until evenly coated then press the mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform tin.
  3. Add the cream cheese and icing sugar to a large bowl and mix well.
  4. Stir in the lime juice, a little bit at a time.
  5. Next, add the double cream and use an electric whisk to whip it up until thick. Gently fold in the lime zest.
  6. Spoon the filling over the ginger biscuit base and spread it out evenly in the tin. Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight to set, at least 12 hours.
  7. Once set, gently remove the cheesecake from the tin, using a butter knife or palette knife to loosen the base. Carefully transfer it to a wire rack or plate.
Topping:
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  1. Whip the double cream and icing sugar together until thick. Pipe the cream around the edges of the cheesecake and top with extra lime zest.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 453kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 230mg (10%) Potassium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 453

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 453kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 230mg 10%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.