Lemon cheesecake with baked plums & blackberries

Health score
4%
Lemon cheesecake with baked plums & blackberries
70 min.
8
570kcal

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Indulge your senses with this delightful Lemon Cheesecake adorned with warm baked plums and luscious blackberries. This heavenly dessert is a perfect blend of creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors that will leave you and your guests craving more. Imagine the richness of smooth, full-fat cream cheese harmoniously combined with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, creating a velvety cheesecake that's both light and satisfying.

What sets this recipe apart is the delightful topping of succulent plums and juicy blackberries. As they bake, these fruits release their natural sweetness, transforming into a rich, syrupy glaze that perfectly complements the cheesecake. Each bite is a fantastic balance of textures and flavors, from the crunchy shortbread biscuit base to the soft creaminess of the cheesecake filling, finished off with a burst of fruity goodness.

In just 70 minutes, you can create a stunning dessert that serves eight, making it perfect for gatherings or special occasions. With a caloric count of 570 kcal per serving, this dessert is a luxurious treat that won’t ruin your efforts to eat well. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious novice, this Lemon Cheesecake with baked plums and blackberries is sure to impress, making it an ideal choice for your next culinary adventure. Gather your ingredients, follow our simple steps, and prepare to wow your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 200 biscuits 
  • 25 butter melted
  • 600 cream cheese 
  • 75 brown sugar 
  • large eggs 
  •  lemon zest 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 100 ml cream 
  •  plums halved cut into wedges
  • 300 blackberries 
  • 100 g muscovado sugar light

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
  2. Line the base of a 22cm round, springform tin with baking parchment.
  3. Put the biscuits in a food processor and whizz to fine crumbs. Tip into a bowl, add the melted butter and mix well. Press the biscuits into the base of the cake tin and put in the fridge to chill.
  4. Beat together the cream cheese and sugar with an electric hand whisk until smooth. Carefully add the eggs, 1 at a time with the lemon zest and vanilla extract until well mixed, but dont overwhisk.
  5. Pour the mixture onto the chilled biscuit base and bake in the middle of the oven for 50 mins until just set. Set aside to cool for 10 mins, then remove from the tin and allow to cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, turn the oven up to 200C/180C fan/gas
  7. Put the plums, blackberries and sugar in a large roasting tin and toss together well.
  8. Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins until the fruits have collapsed and the sauce is syrupy.
  9. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
  10. When the cheesecake is completely cooled, spoon the soured cream over the top and spread in a thin layer.
  11. Serve in wedges topped with some of the baked plums and blackberries, and the rest on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein7.34%
Fat58.25%
Carbs34.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.71
Glycemic Load
11.74
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.499130394148%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
41.2mg
Pelargonidin
0.17mg
Peonidin
0.28mg
Catechin
15.8mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
3.86mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.5mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.52mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.25mg
Quercetin
1.94mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.47kcal
28.52%
Fat:37.57g
57.79%
Saturated Fat:19.41g
121.28%
Carbohydrates:49.92g
16.64%
Net Carbohydrates:46.6g
16.95%
Sugar:34.03g
37.81%
Cholesterol:182.89mg
60.96%
Sodium:537.05mg
23.35%
Alcohol:0.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:10.66g
21.31%
Vitamin A:1604.88IU
32.1%
Selenium:19.72µg
28.18%
Phosphorus:267.1mg
26.71%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.13%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.44%
Vitamin C:15.22mg
18.45%
Calcium:146.19mg
14.62%
Vitamin K:14.73µg
14.02%
Fiber:3.32g
13.26%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.12%
Folate:49.81µg
12.45%
Vitamin B5:1.15mg
11.54%
Potassium:402.43mg
11.5%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.88%
Iron:1.86mg
10.34%
Copper:0.17mg
8.3%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.57%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.56%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.44%
Magnesium:29.67mg
7.42%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.12%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%