This lemon sponge is light, airy and so moist because of the tangy lemon curd and creamy buttercream filling. This recipe was inspired by the lemon cake I was served by the nuns at Kylemore Abbey and it’s hard to beat!
While I love a traditional cheesecake, I always think there’s something a little bit more sophisticated about serving individual portions to your guests. This version is rich and creamy, balanced with a deliciously tart hit from homemade lemon curd.
For the base:
5 1/2 sheets Graham crackers
1/2 stick of butter
For the filling:
1 cup mascarpone
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
For the lemon curd:
1 cup caster sugar
Grated zest of 4 lemons and juice of 3–4 (approx 1/2 cup)
4 large free-range egg yolks
1 stick of butter, diced
For the base:
100g plain digestive biscuits
50g butter
For the filling:
250g mascarpone
250g cream cheese
50g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
For the lemon curd:
200g caster sugar
Grated zest of 4 lemons and juice of 3–4 (approx 120ml)
4 large egg yolks
100g butter, diced
Resealable bag
Rolling pin
Saucepan
4 x mini serving jars/glasses
Mixing bowl
Piping bag or ziplock bag