Ingredients:
- 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 450g cream cheese, at room temperature
- 100g powdered sugar
- 240ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the springform pan; smooth to create an even layer.
- Chill the base in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Remove the chilled biscuit base from the fridge. Pour the cream cheese filling over the base, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake before carefully removing the springform. Top with fresh berries and mint leaves if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.