Lite Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Lite Lime Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 80 g crushed digestive biscuits or 80 g graham cracker crumbs; 40 g butter, melted; 2 teaspoons gelatin powder; 80 ml fresh lime juice; 150 g sugar; 100 g low-fat ricotta; 100 g low-fat cream cheese; 2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel; 3 egg whites; 2 limes, cut in wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

80 g crushed digestive biscuits or 80 g graham cracker crumbs
40 g butter, melted
2 teaspoons gelatin powder
80 ml fresh lime juice
150 g sugar
100 g low-fat ricotta
100 g low-fat cream cheese
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
3 egg whites
2 limes, cut in wedges, to serve

1
Grease a round 18cm springform pan and line base with non-stick baking paper.
2
Blend biscuit crumbs and butter until combined.
3
Using fingers, spread evenly over greased pan and press down firmly.
4
Chill.
5
Wprinkle gelatine over 1 Tbsp water in a small heatproof jug.
6
Stand jug in a medium sauceepan of simmering water.
7
Stir constantly until gelatine dissolves.
8
Keep warm.
9
Combine lime juice and sugar in a small saucepan.
10
Stir on medium heat, without boiling until sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle boil.
11
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
12
Keep hot.
13
Meanwhile, beat cheeses and lime peel in medium bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
14
In separate bowl, beat eggwhite with an electric mixer to soft peak stage.
15
With motor running, gradually add hot sugar syrup.
16
Whisk eggwhite mixture and slightly warm gelatine mixture into cheese mixture until well combined.
17
Pour over biscuit base in prepared pan.
18
Cover and chill 2 hours until set.
19
Serve with whipped cream and lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 80 g crushed digestive biscuits or 80 g graham cracker crumbs, 40 g butter, melted, 2 teaspoons gelatin powder, 80 ml fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Lite Lime Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lite Lime Cheesecake

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