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Cool, Creamy Lemon Slices with a Buttery Biscuit Base


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A refreshing no-bake dessert with a crunchy biscuit base and a tangy, creamy lemon topping, perfect for summer or any occasion.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 400g cream cheese, softened
  • 200ml double cream
  • 150g caster sugar
  • Zest and juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp powdered gelatin, dissolved in 4 tbsp hot water

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press firmly into a lined 20cm square tin. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add lemon juice and dissolved gelatin, mixing well.
  3. Whip double cream to soft peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture until combined. Pour over the biscuit base and smooth the top.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set. Slice into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.