Orange Cheesecake

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Begin by bashing the biscuits using a rolling pin or similar until they become a fine crumb.
  2. 2Add in your melted butter and mix until thoroughly combined.
  3. 3Spoon the biscuit mix into the bottom of a lined 20cm / 8 inch spring form cake tin.
  4. 4Press down thoroughly with the back of a spoon.
  5. 5Pop in the fridge whilst we prepare the rest.
  6. 6Meanwhile, place the cream cheese, orange zest and orange juice in a large bowl and roughly whisk until combined.
  7. 7Add in the icing sugar in stages and whisk through.
  8. 8Finally, pour in the double cream and whisk on a low speed until just combined.
  9. 9Spoon the mixture into your cake tin and smooth the top using a spatula.
  10. 10Place in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
  11. 11Once ready to serve, decorate with 2 thin orange slices and a dusting of icing sugar.
  12. 12Cut into generous slices and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 320 g digestive biscuits
  • 120 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 600 g full fat cream cheese
  • 300 g double cream
  • 1 null zest of large orange
  • 100 ml orange juice (squeezed by hand)
  • 120 g icing sugar
  • thinly sliced orange rounds
  • icing sugar

Equipment

rolling pinlined 20cm / 8 inch spring form cake tinlarge bowlspatula

Tips

  • Add the icing sugar in stages to avoid mess.
  • Be careful not to over whip the double cream.