I love cheesecake but when there are 1000 other thermomix inspired recipes I tend to just make my classic no bake lime cheesecake when the moment calls. So why a lemon cheesecake you ask? Well with many thanks to Diana (a ThermoFunky member) for sharing this delicious Lemon Cheesecake recipe she had been making for years. Of course I couldn't help myself and tweaked it a little more! :)
Now what makes this one a little more interesting is that the base isn't your normal crushed biscuits, it's dates & almonds. I'll admit I was a little skeptical but the tart taste from the lemon is beautifully balanced with the base. When served at a friends BBQ it was joked that I was going all "healthy" with the base and then all of a sudden it was so quiet! Yeah you guessed it they were all eating their humble pie! :)
Lemon Cheesecake - ThermoFun
Ingredients
Base
- 50g pitted dates
- 160g almonds
- 60g coconut
Filling
- 375g cream cheese, (room temp.)
- 400g condensed milk
- 120g lemon juice
- lemon zest, to sprinkle
Instructions
- Line a 23cm spring form tin or line 8 holes of a large muffin tin.
- Place dates, almonds and coconut into TM bowl and chop 20 sec / speed 8. Scrape down and chop a further 10 sec / speed 8.
- Press into base of tin or divide and press into 8 muffin holes.
- Place cream cheese into TM bowl and mix 10 sec / speed 8. Scrape down and repeat until smooth.
- Add condensed milk and lemon juice and mix 20 sec / speed 5. Scrape down and repeat until smooth.
- Pour mixture over prepared base and refrigerate approx. 3 hours or until set.
Notes
Zest lemons first, use to decorate cheesecake or freeze for later use.
For a more accurate measure, juice lemons into a small dish, then weigh and pour in TM bowl.
If making your own condensed milk do this before method 4.
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Amanda says
This was a delicious fresh and tangy dessert for Christmas lunch. Will definitely be making it again.
thermofun says
Thanks Amanda, glad those sharing Christmas with you enjoyed it.
Trish says
This is divine! So zingy after a lovely dinner. ?
thermofun says
Thank you Trish. When it's summer time make mini ones and freeze them! :)
Monica says
Hi I can't seem to view the lemon cheesecake recipe without buying a book ??
thermofun says
Hi Monica, this recipe is for ThermoFun 2016 Club Members. Every Monday members receive a new recipe. If you would like to come and join us Click Here. :)