illustration of lemon cheese cake with lemon decoration (freepik.com/@azerbaijan_stockers)
Lemon cheesecake is a snack that is suitable for serving as a dessert. This one dessert is already very famous in various parts of the world. In fact, every country has different topping variations.
It doesn't take long to make this dish. You only need 20 minutes to process all the ingredients. But keep in mind, the lemon cheesecake must be left in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving so that it forms perfectly.
So that you can make it at home, here's a lemon cheesecake recipe without an oven which is very easy to practice. Fresh lemon will really stick to the tongue!
1. Prepare the ingredients in advance
illustration of basic ingredients for baking (freepik.com/freepik)Crust layer ingredients:
- 20 pieces of biscuits
- 65 grams butter
Cream cheese dough ingredients:
- 375 grams of cream cheese
- 400 grams of sweetened condensed milk
- 75 ml of lemon juice
- 20 grams of grated lemon peel
- 100 grams of whip cream powder
- 200 ml of ice water
2. Crush the biscuits to a powder
crumbled biscuit illustration (pixabay.com/ponce_photography)Grind the biscuits to form a powder. You can use a food processor or crush it manually using a rolling pin.
After that, melt the butter until it melts. When finished, mix the melted butter into the crushed biscuits. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Next, put it in a disassembled round tin with a diameter of 20 cm. Compact the bottom crust layer and make 2.5 cm down the side of the tin by pressing it evenly. Once solid, store it in the freezer while making the cream cheese dough.
3. Squeeze and grate the lemon
illustration of squeezing lemon water (freepik.com/freepik) Lemons taste fresh and delicious. It's no wonder that in the end it is suitable when combined with cream cheese which has a sweet and savory taste.
First wash the lemons. Cleaning the fruit is an important step if you intend to use the skin. Grate only the yellow part of the lemon peel. Avoid the white part because it will taste bitter.
After that, squeeze the lemon juice and take the juice. The grated lemon and lemon juice will later be mixed into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Make the cream cheese dough
illustration of a woman making creamcheese dough (freepik.com/freepik)Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. Prepare a container, then add cream cheese and stir gently using a spatula to remove lumps. Add sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon zest, then mix for 10 minutes until smooth.
In a different container, beat whipcream powder with ice water using a mixer at medium speed until fluffy and stiff. Then, mix it little by little into the cream cheese mixture. Stir using a spatula until smooth.
Next, pour the cream cheese mixture into the tin that has been coated with biscuit crumbs and smooth it out. Put it back in the freezer.
Make sure you cover the cream cheese mixture with plastic wrap so that it touches the surface of the dough to prevent it from drying out. Let stand for 1-2 hours until it hardens and blends perfectly.
5. Lemon cheesecake is ready to be served
illustration of sliced lemon cheese cake (freepik.com/@azerbaijan_stockers)Take the lemon cheesecake from the freezer. Unlock the side of the pan and gently lift it out. To make the process easier, you can wet a towel in warm water and start sticking it on the outside of the baking sheet. If there are parts of the cream that are less smooth, trim them with a knife moistened with hot water.
After that, transfer the lemon cheesecake to a serving plate. Cut the lemon cheesecake into six pieces. You can decorate mint leaves and lemon slices on top. Lemon cheesecake is ready to be enjoyed.
This lemon cheesecake recipe is perfect for those of you who like sweet, savory and sour foods. The combination of the fresh taste of lemon with the soft and melted texture in the mouth from the combination of cream cheese makes an extraordinary sensation when you eat it.
No need to worry, the materials used are easy to get. The way to make it is not complicated and without an oven. Can't wait to try this lemon cheesecake recipe? What are you waiting for, make this recipe at home right away!
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