Baked Lemon Cheesecake

Baked Lemon Cheesecake is a deliciously tangy cheesecake that is right for any occasion. It's so easy to make. Serve with fresh whipped cream.

INGREDIENTS

Base
250g plain sweet biscuits 125g butter, melted

Filling
500g cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/3 cup castor sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tblsp grated lemon rind
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tblsp plain flour

METHOD

Base
Crush biscuits in a food processor or with the end of a rolling pin. Add melted butter and mix well. Press biscuit mix into the base of a 20cm springform cake tin. Refrigerate until set.

Filling
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in sour cream, flour, lemon rind and juice.

Pour gently over biscuit base, bake at 160 degrees celsius for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until surface is firm to touch.

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