Lemon cheesecake with mousse
Recipe for lemon cheesecake with mousse and lemon curd
Lemon cheesecake with lemon curd is a wonderful combination of traditional cheesecake with an aromatic, lemon cream. It is a bake that delights with both its appearance and taste. This cheesecake is an excellent choice for lovers of citrus and sweet baked goods. Its intense flavor and aroma will surely satisfy even the most demanding gourmets. It can be served on various occasions, e.g., holidays, birthdays, name days, or family gatherings.
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Lemon cheesecake with lemon mousse recipe step by step
If you love refreshing and delicious cheesecakes, then you absolutely must bake this amazing cheesecake!
Lemon cheesecake with mousse recipe
Wyposażenie
- Baking pan with a diameter of about 22 cm.
Składniki
ingredients for the cheesecake cookie crust
- about 150 g sponge cakes
- 75 g butter (melted)
ingredients for lemon curd for cheesecake
- 2 lemons
- 150 g sugar (3/4 cup)
- 60 g butter (softened)
- 2 eggs (size L)
- 1 egg yolk
ingredients for lemon cheesecake
- 1 kg quark cheese (for cheesecakes from a bucket – good fatty one – I recommend Piątnica, Mój Ulubiony)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (I used Gostyń)
- 4 eggs (size L)
- 1 package lemon jelly powder (package for half a liter of water)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
ingredients for lemon mousse for cheesecake
- 250 ml heavy cream (very well chilled)
- lemon curd
- 2 teaspoons gelatin (+ a little water)
Instrukcja
How to make lemon curd
- Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly. Roll them several times on the counter, pressing down to soften them.2 lemons
- Grate the zest and squeeze the juice from them.
- Place the zest, lemon juice, sugar, and butter in a heatproof bowl (e.g., metal) and set it over a pot of boiling water.150 g sugar, 60 g butter
- Heat until the sugar and butter dissolve.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk with a fork.2 eggs, 1 egg yolk
- Add the eggs to the bowl and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes velvety smooth.
- Strain the finished cream through a sieve to remove any lemon or egg pieces.
- Set aside to cool.
How to make a cookie crust for cheesecake
- Blend the sponge cakes into a powder, or crush them very thoroughly – e.g., with a rolling pin.about 150 g sponge cakes
- Add the melted butter and mix.75 g butter
- Line the baking pan with baking paper.
- Spread the sponge cakes on the bottom and press down firmly.
How to make lemon cheesecake step by step
- In a mixer bowl, put the quark cheese, add eggs, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and pour in the jelly powder – blend until combined.1 kg quark cheese, 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 4 eggs, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 package lemon jelly powder
- Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the sponge cake base.
- Place in an oven preheated to 150 degrees Celsius (top/bottom mode) and bake for about 1.5 hours.
- After baking, turn off the oven, slightly open the door, and leave the cheesecake inside to cool.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake to chill.
How to make lemon mousse for cheesecake
- Whip the cold heavy cream until thick.250 ml heavy cream
- Add roughly half of the lemon curd and gently mix – taste it, if you want, add more lemon curd.
- Pour a little cold water over the gelatin – just enough to cover it – mix and let stand for 5 minutes.2 teaspoons gelatin
- Briefly heat the gelatin – I do it in the microwave – usually less than 10 seconds.
- Add a tablespoon of cream to the heated gelatin and mix.
- Pour the prepared gelatin into the rest of the lemon mousse and mix thoroughly.
- Spread the mousse over the cheesecake, smooth the surface, and put it back in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Before serving, decorate the cheesecake with the remaining lemon curd.
Wartości Odżywcze
Lemon cheesecake with lemon curd – notes
Today I have for you a recipe for lemon cheesecake with lemon mousse and lemon curd. So, one could say it’s a triple lemon cheesecake. We have a velvety and creamy lemon cheesecake with the addition of lemon jelly (yes, yes – jelly), plus a delicious lemon cream (i.e., lemon curd) and lemon mousse on top. This is a wonderful and super refreshing cheesecake that looks amazing and tastes even better. I must say, this cheesecake particularly appealed to me, and I think I ate half of it myself. For the photos, I baked the cheesecake in a 16 cm diameter pan (which is exactly half of the ingredients I provided in the recipe).
How to make lemon cheesecake with mousse – tips
You will need lemon curd for it, which is lemon cream. In the recipe, I described how to make lemon curd step by step, and I also took a few photos. I think preparing this lemon cream will not cause you any problems. For the cheesecake itself, instead of sugar, I used sweetened condensed milk, so be sure to buy a can of it. I usually have a spare one at home because I use it surprisingly often – for example, for homemade Baileys. I added lemon curd to the whipped cream mousse.
You can also watch my short video where I prepare orange curd – that is, orange cream. The preparation technique is the same, and lemon cream is prepared identically.
How to make lemon mousse for cheesecake?
To make the lemon mousse more stable, I added a little gelatin to it. It’s best to pour a small amount of cold water over the gelatin and heat it once it swells. You can heat it in a water bath or in the microwave. Just be careful not to overheat it, as overheated gelatin can lose its gelling properties! Add lemon curd to the whipped cream to taste – for me, it was roughly half of the cream. What was left I later used to decorate the chilled cheesecake.
How to decorate lemon cheesecake?
I decorated my lemon cheesecake before serving with small meringues and lemon slices. You must admit that it looked very fresh and spring-like thanks to this. Be sure to bake this lemon cheesecake for holidays or other occasions.
I also recommend my other cheesecake recipes and cheese cakes. So many recipes have accumulated here that you will surely find something nice for yourself. Whether it’s baked cheesecake or no-bake cheesecake.
Ps. I recommend following my instagram for delicious and easy recipes!
Recommended recipes for Easter cakes
Be sure to check out my other recipes for delicious cakes perfect for Easter and beyond. There are plenty of inspiring and tasty recipes on the blog, and here I recommend, among others, these three recipes:
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This recipe for a lemon cheesecake with lemon mousse is the perfect cheesecake for Easter. Aromatic, refreshing, and subtly tangy, this lemon cheesecake has a velvety texture and a delicious flavor. Plus, served with a light lemon mousse and lemon curd, it tastes like an absolute dream. When preparing this lemon cheesecake, you will need some lemon curd. Lemon curd is a very popular lemon spread in England and the United States, made with a generous amount of lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, butter, and eggs. These ingredients come together to create an incredibly smooth and sweet lemon cream. You can use this curd for more than just lemon cheesecake—drizzle it over breakfast pancakes or crepes, or use it to top ice cream and desserts. I also highly recommend using it for delicious yeast lemon rolls; they taste absolutely heavenly!
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But coming back to the cheesecake itself: this lemon cheesecake is very simple and quick to make. You can whip up the cheesecake batter with just a few ingredients. Aside from a good quality twaróg (bakers' cheese), you will need sweetened condensed milk. This serves a double purpose—it replaces the sugar and infuses the cake with a wonderful flavor. Cheesecake with condensed milk is simple and delicious, making this variation well worth a try.
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Cheesecake with Mousse Recipe
Check out my detailed recipe for lemon cheesecake, described step-by-step with photos showing the different stages of preparation. These detailed instructions will ensure you bake a delicious cheesecake with absolutely no trouble! This Easter, you can treat your family and guests to a stunning lemon cheesecake with lemon mousse. I am certain that this lemon curd cheesecake will delight everyone! You absolutely have to try this recipe!
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