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Lemon & Ginger No-Bake Family Cheesecake

May 4, 2018 by Helen 33 Comments

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Lemon & Ginger No-Bake Cheesecake

Busy family life occasionally leads to no prepared dessert. I know! Bad mother. We always have ice-cream or 'shock horror' bought desserts available but there really is nothing like a homemade cheesecake to soothe the soul. We all need some stock recipes that we know will turn out well, are easy to make with enough for leftovers once everyone has eaten. This Lemon & Ginger Cheesecake is just that. Best of all is it a No-Bake Cheesecake too - even the youngest member of the family can help prepare this one.

We like it fairly lemony so use 2 lemons, however if you prefer a more subtle lemon taste, just one will do fine. In fact, if you just want a plain vanilla cheesecake with a ginger biscuit base, then this is the perfect recipe too.

Lemon & Ginger No-Bake Family Cheesecake

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Lemon & Ginger No-Bake Family Cheesecake
Serves 8+
Prep time 3 hours, 20 minutes
Meal type Dessert, Snack
Misc Child Friendly, Serve Cold
Occasion Barbecue, Casual Party
Tangy lemon cheesecake on top of a crunchy ginger base. Perfect No-Bake cheesecake for all of the family.

Ingredients

  • 180g Crushed Ginger Nut Biscuits
  • 125g Melted Butter
  • 360g Soft Cream Cheese
  • 284ml Double Cream
  • 100g Icing Sugar
  • 2 Medium Lemons (Zest & Juice)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Note

Works equally well with limes instead of lemons

Directions

Ginger & Lemon Cheesecake
1.
Line an 9" round cake tin with baking parchment or reusable liner
2.
Mix the ginger biscuits and melted butter together until combined and add to the base of the cake tin. Press down until evenly distributed and quite solid. Refridgerate for 30 mins min
3.
In a large mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, double cream, vanilla and lemon zest & juice. Combine using an electric whisk until thickens - I whisk for approx 4-5 minutes then scrape down the sides.
4.
Fold in the icing sugar and continue to whisk until really thick.
5.
Add the cheesecake mix on top of the ginger biscuit base and pop back in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferable overnight
6.
Decorate with thin slices of lemon and more crushed ginger biscuits
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  1. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

    May 04, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Your cheesecake looks amazing and I love the combination of lemon and ginger - it's one of my favourites!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Such a refreshing combination isn't it? More foods should contain lemon & ginger.

      Reply
  2. Candace says

    May 04, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    I love no bake cheesecakes. They taste so much fresher and often more tangy. love a lime and ginger combination.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Yes I love a baked cheesecake for pure indulgence but no-bake ones are much lighter and refreshing.

      Reply
  3. Dannii says

    May 04, 2018 at 3:24 pm

    Lemon and ginger is such an amazing flavour combination, but I have never had it in a cheesecake before. I am going to have to try it.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Hope you enjoy it - Its not too strong a taste of both.

      Reply
  4. hannah wood says

    May 04, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    This is perfect for this time of year with the Lemon I could do with giving this ago as looks so yummy.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:55 am

      You are right, this is so perfect for this balmy bank holiday weekend!

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    May 04, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    I'm not sure whether I could 'veganize' this recipe, but ginger and lemon is certainly a great combo!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Ooh yes, I'm not sure how reliable vegan cream cheese is for making cheesecakes.

      Reply
  6. Olivia Thristan says

    May 04, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks beyond amazing! I always want to make Cheesecake but never get round to doing it. This recipe is going to be my bank holiday treat! xx

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:56 am

      They are so satisfying to make as not that labour intensive and ever so tasty!

      Reply
  7. Rhian Westbury says

    May 05, 2018 at 9:04 am

    Lemon cheesecake is one of my favourites but I’ve never had it with ginger too, sounds tasty x

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:57 am

      It really is Rhian - Lemon cheesecake is one of my faves too x

      Reply
  8. Becky Jarratt says

    May 05, 2018 at 11:41 am

    This cheesecake recipe looks great. I think my family would love it if I tried it out!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:57 am

      It was definitely a family favourite in our house!

      Reply
  9. Sarah Bailey says

    May 05, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    OK I need this in my life cheesecake is my favourite at the moment, I absolutely adore a good slice, it has become my go to cake for this year.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:58 am

      So easy to make aren't they and they stretch so far - 2nds are a must!

      Reply
  10. Heidi Roberts says

    May 05, 2018 at 10:11 pm

    Cheesecake is the all time most wonderful dessert for the family - I am also addicted to ginger so this is gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      May 06, 2018 at 11:59 am

      I love experimenting with ginger too. Just a tiny bit can transform a recipe.

      Reply
  11. AnnMarie John says

    May 06, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    I have a weakness for no bake recipes because I have four kids and it's not easy to come up with desserts that take not time to make! I think this one's a must try and the flavor's perfect for spring and summer! I love it!

    Reply
  12. Angela / Only Crumbs Remain says

    May 06, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    I have to confess I've not tried lemon & ginger together - sounds gorgeous though especially in a cheesecake - I could very happily have a slice this evening 🙂
    Angela x

    Reply
  13. Nichola - Globalmouse says

    May 06, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing and I love anything that's no bake, especially when it's got ginger in it, yum!!

    Reply
  14. Yeah Lifestyle says

    May 07, 2018 at 11:20 am

    I love cheesecake especially if its no bake and ginger and lemon are two of our favourite ingredient to top that. So will definitely give this cake a go. Your photo looks super as well.

    Reply
  15. Choclette says

    May 07, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Oh my. I do love a no-bake cheesecake and lemon and ginger sounds heavenly. Gotta go on my "absolutely must try" list "D.

    Thanks also for doing another fab baking round-up. I want to try everything - as usual.

    Reply
  16. Kara says

    May 08, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    I love lemon and ginger together. This looks absolutely delicious and having a no bake is even better

    Reply
  17. Rachael says

    May 08, 2018 at 5:01 pm

    The cheesecake looks incredible and perfect for a sunny afternoon’s pudding!

    Reply
  18. Amanda | Icing Insight says

    May 09, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    I feel like you read my mind, I've been in love with lemon ginger tea lately but together in a cheesecake, that's like next level happiness! <3 xo

    Reply
  19. jenny paulin says

    May 09, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    I love cheesecakes - any flavour really but especially no bake ones. yours look super tasty and I love ginger and lemon together too. thank you for hosting this last week x

    Reply
  20. Belinda Haley says

    October 14, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    Could I freeze leftover cheesecake?
    If there should be any! ?

    Reply
    • Helen says

      December 28, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      Chances are very slim around here - but I'll remember you next time we have spare!

      Reply
  21. June Smith says

    May 14, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    Can you freeze the lemon cheesecake

    Reply
    • Helen says

      November 02, 2022 at 10:29 pm

      I would not suggest that this cheesecake recipe freezes well. Baked cheesecakes are much better for freezing.

      Reply

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