Ingredients:
- 250g (9 ounces) Digestive Biscuits, finely crushed
- 100g (7 tablespoons) Unsalted Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 500g (1.1 pounds) Full-Fat Cream Cheese, softened
- 150g (3/4 cup) Icing Sugar, sifted
- 284ml (1 1/4 cups) Double Cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Zest of 1 Lemon (optional)
- Fresh Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries), for garnish (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 60 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth.
- Whip cold double cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).
- Pour filling over the chilled biscuit base. Smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Garnish with fresh berries and chocolate shavings (if desired). Slice and serve.