Description
Learn how to make the perfect baked cheesecake with this easy recipe. Creamy, smooth, and full of flavor, this classic dessert is perfect for any occasion and will delight family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 600g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 200g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 200ml double cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C fan / 180°C conventional / 325°F.
- Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter. Press into a lined 23cm springform tin. Chill.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in cream, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour over base.
- Bake in a water bath for 50–60 mins.
- Cool in oven with door ajar for 1 hour. Chill 4+ hours.
- Serve with berries, chocolate, or plain.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture.
- Room-temperature eggs prevent lumps.
- Freeze wrapped in foil and plastic wrap for up to 2 months.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg