Orange and blueberry cheesecake

DifficultyEasy

Total time25 minutes

Servings8 – 10

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 15 digestive biscuits
  • 6 tbsp butter, melted
  • 400 g cream chesse
  • 3 oranges, grated zest
  • 200 g mascarpone chese
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 180 ml double cream

Instructions

Instructions

  • 1

    Crush the biscuits roughly. You can do this by putting them in a plastic food bag and crushing them with a wooden spoon.

  • 2

    Put the biscuits into a bowl and mix in the melted butter. Put the mixture into a 23cm cheesecake tin, then use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly and press it down in the tin to form the base. Put the tin into the fridge to set. This should take about 30 mins.

  • 3

    Put the curd or cream cheese, orange zest, mascarpone, sugar and milk into a bowl and mix it well with the wooden spoon.

  • 4

    Put the cream in a clean bowl and whisk until it is the consistency of thick custard. Add to the orange mixture and mix thoroughly.

  • 5

    Remove the cheesecake tin from the fridge. Pour the filling over the biscuit base and spread evenly. Decorate with segments of orange and return to the fridge until ready to serve (at least 4 hours or overnight).

Equipment

Equipment

Notes

Notes

For the best texture, allow the cheesecake to chill for several hours (or overnight) before serving. Use fresh orange zest and juice for a bright, natural flavor, and opt for fresh or lightly cooked blueberries to avoid excess moisture. Want extra wow? Add a swirl of orange marmalade or a handful of candied citrus peel on top before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Calories380
Carbohydrates36g
Cholesterol250mg
Fat24g
Fiber1g
Protein6g
Saturated Fat13g
Sodium389mg
Sugar22g
Trans Fat0.5g
Unsaturated Fat0.8g