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Baked Lemon Cheesecake

In seventeenth century England, cheesecakes were baked - it was only later that cold cheesecakes achieved popularity.

Serves8
Prep25 minutes
Cook45 minutes
Oven180°C Gas 4
SourceWaitrose
  • cheesecake
  • lemon

Ingredients

8
Serves 8

Method

  1. Melt the in a pan and stir in the digestives and with the . Press into the base of a deep 20 cm (8) dish.
  2. Blend together the and . Add the , , rind, and yolks.
  3. Whisk the whites until stiff and fold into the cheese mixture with the . Pour the filling over the biscuit base. Cook for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
  4. Chill well and serve lightly dusted with icing and decorated with slices.