Lemon and Poppyseed Cheesecake

Creamy lemon cheesecake on a ginger biscuit base topped with a raspberry and rosewater sauce. A decadent summertime dessert.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621 kcals 7452 kcals
Carbohydrates 57 grams 684 grams
Fat 35.6 grams 427.2 grams
Protein 16.4 grams 196.8 grams
Cook Time
65 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Caster Sugar
for the topping
200
g
Caster Sugar
for the syrup
CondimentsSauces
250
g
Dairy
150
g
Butter
melted
1.2
kg
Ricotta
full-fat
6
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
ml
Double Cream
to serve
Fruits
250
g
Raspberries
fresh or frozen
Liquids
150
ml
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Other
175
g

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C.
  • Mix crushed ginger biscuits and melted butter, then press into a 22cm springform tin and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Blend ricotta, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
  • Fold in lemon curd and poppy seeds, then pour the mixture over the chilled base.
  • Bake for 60 minutes until just set in the middle.
  • Simmer sugar, 100ml water, and wine in a saucepan until dissolved, then boil for 5 minutes to thicken.
  • Off the heat, stir in raspberries and rose water, cool, blend until smooth, and sieve.
  • Serve the cheesecake with the raspberry sauce and double cream.