Lemon Cheesecake with Ginger Cookies

Lemon cream and ginger cookies are the main ingredients of this rich dessert. The addition of mascarpone ensures that the cream is even lighter, richer, and more delicate.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 3 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 100 g Breadcrumbs, dried

  • 50 g Butter, unsalted

  • 500 g Cheese, creamy

  • 325 g Juice, lemon

  • pieces Juice, lemon

  • pieces Powdered sugar

Steps

  1. Lightly grease a springform pan (20 cm in diameter) with butter, then line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Slowly melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. In a food processor, finely grind the cookies. Transfer the ground cookies to a bowl and mix them with the melted butter. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan using your hands or the back of a spoon. Store the pan in the refrigerator.

  2. In a bowl, thoroughly mix the mascarpone, lemon juice, and lemon cream with a spatula. Mix until a smooth cream forms. Taste the cream and add powdered sugar if needed.

  3. Spread the lemon cream evenly over the cooled cookie base. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon or a spatula. Store the pan in the refrigerator for another 4 hours to allow the lemon cream to set.

  4. Once the cream has set, remove the pan from the refrigerator. Carefully remove the cake from the pan and serve it on a large plate or platter. Cut the cake into slices of desired size, serve on plates, and enjoy.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 258.95 kcal
  • Fat: 18.38 g
    • Saturated Fat: 10.12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.46 g
    • Sugars: 11.74 g
  • Protein: 4.37 g
  • Fiber: 0.32 g

Advice

Before serving, the prepared cake can be decorated with fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.). Mascarpone can be replaced with cream cheese, and ginger cookies can be substituted with whole grain, butter, or chocolate cookies. If desired, finely chopped candied lemon zest can be mixed into the cream.