Creamy Lemon-Vanilla Cheesecake Slice: A Perfect Balance
This Cheesecake Slice combines a buttery, crumbly base with a velvety cream cheese filling, kissed with a hint of zesty lemon and warm vanilla. Imagine slicing into a perfectly chilled square, the golden topping giving way to a smooth, creamy centre that melts in your mouth. Each bite offers a balance of sweet, tangy, and rich flavours, making it an irresistible addition to any afternoon tea or special occasion.
Why You'll Love This Cheesecake Slice Recipe
The beauty of this cheesecake slice lies in its simplicity and versatility. The buttery base, made with brown sugar and plain flour, provides a satisfying crunch, while the cream cheese filling offers a silky texture with just the right amount of tang from fresh lemon juice. The sprinkle of crumb topping adds a golden, caramelised finish with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving something sweet, this slice is guaranteed to impress.
Cheesecake Slice Ingredient Breakdown
- Butter: Creates a rich, tender base and crumbly topping for your cheesecake slice. Use unsalted butter for better control over the flavour.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a subtle molasses depth to the base and topping, enhancing the overall warmth.
- Plain Flour: Forms the structure of the base and topping, giving that classic shortbread-like texture.
- Caster Sugar: Sweetens the cream cheese filling, dissolving smoothly for a refined finish.
- Cream Cheese: The star of the filling, offering a creamy, tangy richness. Full-fat cream cheese ensures the best texture.
- Egg: Binds the filling, adding structure and a slight custardy quality.
- Milk: Loosens the filling for a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Cuts through the richness with a bright, tangy note.
- Vanilla Extract: Rounds out the flavours with a warm, aromatic depth.
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This cheesecake slice is more than just a dessert, it’s a way to bring people together, to share stories and create memories over a plate of something truly special. I’d love for you to try this recipe and make it your own. Join our baking community to swap tips, share your creations, and discover more recipes that have been perfected over generations. Don’t forget to pin this recipe to Pinterest for your next baking inspiration.
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Cheesecake Slice
12
servings15
minutes40
minutes1
hourThis cheesecake slice blends tangy lemon and rich vanilla together with cream cheese making it perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
120g butter, softened
90g brown sugar
220g plain flour
1/4 tsp salt
120g caster sugar
250g cream cheese, softened
1 egg
30ml milk
20ml fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 180ºC. Line a 20cm x 20cm tin with baking paper.
In a medium bowl, blend the butter, brown sugar, flour and salt together with a fork until it resembles course bread crumbs.
Put 1/3 of the mixture aside for topping. Press the remaining mixture into the base of your tin. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
In another bowl, combine caster sugar and cream cheese, mixing until smooth. Thoroughly beat in the egg, milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Spread the mixture over the base and sprinkle with the brown sugar mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden. Cool, then chill for at least 1 hour. Use the sides of the baking paper to lift out of the tin. Cut into 12 squares.
Cheesecake Slice
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