Classic cheesecake

Ingredients

• 200 g digestive biscuits
• 100 g melted butter
• 500 g cream cheese
• 200 g sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and grease and flour a cake pan about 20 cm across.
2. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press the mixture into the pan with a spoon until compact and even. Chill the pan in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and mix well.
4. Pour the cheese filling over the biscuit base and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for about 45–50 minutes, until golden and firm to the touch. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then carefully unmold it. Serve warm or cold, as you prefer.
6. To decorate, dust with a little powdered sugar or top with fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries.