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These creamy Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake Bars are easy to make and pack a real flavour punch with their gingersnap crust and zest filled cheesecake top!
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Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake Bars

These creamy Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake Bars are easy to make and pack a real flavour punch with their gingersnap crust and zest filled cheesecake top!
Prep Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings 12
Author Annie S

Ingredients

  • For the base:
  • 2 cups (240g) gingersnaps/ginger nut biscuits
  • 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • For the cheesecake:
  • 8 oz (225g) full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • One 14oz/397g can of condensed milk
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Fresh fruit for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan and leave to one side. I used Wilton Bake Easy and grease proof paper.
  • Place ginger biscuits into your food processor and blitz until you have fine crumbs. Alternatively, you can place the biscuits in a Ziploc bag and smash with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.
  • Place the biscuit rubble into a medium sized bowl and pour the melted butter on top. Stir until all the crumbs are coated in butter, then tip into your prepared pan.
  • Press firmly into the pan until you have an even layer. I used the base of a measuring cup to ensure I get an even layer. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Once the base has chilled, make the cheesecake: Place cream cheese, condensed milk, icing sugar and zest into a large bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add in your freshly squeezed lemon juice and whisk for 15-25 seconds until thickened and smooth. It will almost be a bit jelly like in consistency.
  • Tip on top of your chilled base and smooth over with the back of a spoon/spatula.
  • Place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, overnight if possible, until firm to the touch and it doesn't run when the pan is tilted.
  • Note: This cheesecake will not be 100% set like a baked one, it will always be a little bit softer, but it will keep its shape!
  • Once chilled, run a sharp knife around the edge of your pan and lift and wiggle the grease proof paper gently, until the cheesecake comes free. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12-16 bars - I find it easier to use a pizza cutter!
  • Lemon and Ginger Cheesecake Bars will keep in an airtight container, in the fridge for 3 days.