Name: Lemon and raspberry cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 250 gram milk coffee biscuits; 200 gram unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon powdered gelatine; 500 gram cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup caster sugar; 1/2 cup ricotta; 2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 300 millilitre thickened cream, softly whipped; 85 gram packet raspberry-flavoured jelly crystals; raspberries (optional), to serve

Ingredients

250 gram milk coffee biscuits

200 gram unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon powdered gelatine

500 gram cream cheese, at room temperature

3/4 cup caster sugar

1/2 cup ricotta

2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

2 tablespoon lemon juice

300 millilitre thickened cream, softly whipped

85 gram packet raspberry-flavoured jelly crystals

raspberries (optional), to serve

Method

1.Line base and side of a 20cm (base diameter) springform pan with baking paper. Process biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add butter; process until well combined. Press mixture firmly over base and side of prepared pan. Chill for 15 minutes or until firm.

2.Sprinkle gelatine over 1/3 cup boiling water in a small heatproof jug; stir until completely dissolved, cool to room temperature.

3.Transfer to a large bowl, add cream cheese and sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth and well combined.

4.Add ricotta, zest and juice; beat until smooth. Fold in softly whipped cream. Spoon into prepared pan and smooth surface. Chill for 2 hours or until top feels slightly firm.

5.Whisk jelly crystals and 1/2 cup boiling water in a small heatproof jug until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup iced water; stir to combine (mixture should feel cool). Gently pour mixture over cheesecake. Chili for 2 hours or until set. Serve with raspberries, if you like.

Combine dissolved gelatine and cream cheese mixture at the same temperature to prevent lumps from forming in cheesecake.
Note

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