Lime and ginger cheesecake

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For the past few weeks, we’ve been referring to this delicious, no-bake lime and ginger cheesecake as ‘Diane’s Cheesecake’.

Ground gingernut biscuits and melted butter Gingernut cheesecake base | H is for HomeLime juice and zest | H is for Home Chopping stem ginger | H is for Home

It’s actually a BBC Good Food recipe, but on our last visit to our good friends Diane & Doon, it was served as dessert after a lovely meal… so now it’s always going to be Diane’s Cheesecake! We told them at the time that it would have to feature in our weekly Cakes & Bakes slot – so here it is… and, “Hi guys!”.

Lime and ginger cheesecake in a round cake tin | H is for Home

It’s a straightforward recipe which can be prepared well in advance, so perfect for dinner parties and the like. A perfect end to all types of meal from spicy curries & noodles to rich pasta dishes & roasts.

Lime and ginger cheesecake | H is for Home #lime #ginger #cheesecake #nobake #cake #dessert #recipe #citrus

It’s clean, light and zingy – and despite containing no added sugar, the cheesecake is plenty sweet enough from the stem ginger syrup. The flavours combine beautifully – and it’s a very attractive dish too with bright, fresh colours.

Corner of a lime and ginger cheesecake | H is for Home #lime #ginger #cheesecake #nobake #cake #dessert #recipe #citrus

It comes very highly recommended… so give it a go!

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Home-made, no-bake, lime and ginger cheesecake recipe | H is for Home #lime #ginger #cheesecake #nobake #cake #dessert #recipe #citrus
Lime and ginger cheesecake
Serves 8
Ingredients
  1. 225g/8oz ginger biscuits, ground
  2. 115g/4oz unsalted butter, melted
  3. 300g/10½oz full fat soft cheese
  4. 250ml/8¾fl oz double cream
  5. 2 limes, juice and zest
  6. 4 tbsp ginger syrup
  7. 8 pieces stem ginger, chopped
  8. a few pieces of crystallised gingerLime ginger cheesecake ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Mix the ground biscuits with the melted butter and press into the base of a 20cm/8" loose-base or spring-form cake tin using the back of a spoon
  2. Chill in the fridge for about an hour
  3. Lightly whip the cream and then mix in the cream cheese, ginger syrup and lime juice
  4. Add the chopped stem ginger and lime zest and mix in thoroughly
  5. Spoon onto the biscuit base and spread evenly over the surface. Knock the tin on the worktop a couple of times to remove air bubbles
  6. Cover and chill in the fridge for 2-3 hours until firm
  7. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the mould on to a serving plate
  8. Sprinkle a small amount of lime zest and crystallised ginger over the top
  9. Slice and serve
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Adapted from BBC Good Food
Adapted from BBC Good Food
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Get their look: Citrus Corner

I love bold, bright colours; most of us don’t have enough of them in our lives. I love wearing them, clashing them and I love them dotted about the house. Retro Jo’s citrus corner is just my style – flashes of fresh lemon yellow, orange and rainbow hues. And that gorgeous beach bag with pink grapefruit motif is on my wishlist!

  1. Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
  2. Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
  3. Porter throw, grey
  4. Grapefruit rope beach bag
  5. Rainbow raffia storage basket
  6. Brecan large grey wool rug

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Brecan large grey wool rug
Brecan large grey wool rug
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Throw, grey
Throw, grey
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
Brecan large grey wool rug
Brecan large grey wool rug
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Throw, grey
Throw, grey
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
Brecan large grey wool rug
Brecan large grey wool rug
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Rainbow raffia storage basket
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Grapefruit rope beach bag
Throw, grey
Throw, grey
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Sainsbury’s Home Havana yellow planter
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp
Original Mathmos Astro lava lamp

Etsy List: Citrus

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'Citrus' Etsy List curated by H is for Home

Citrus conjures up strong feelings; it ambushes all the senses. The scent is fresh and reviving. The taste zings on the tongue and the palate. The greens, yellows and ahem… oranges are eye-catching, vibrant and bright. Citrus is invigorating, uplifting, mood-enhancing and health-giving.

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Lime marmalade

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Lime marmalade on a teaspoon | @hisforhome

We often have tea & toast when we return home after our morning dog walk.

Lime marmalade ingredients

Over the past few months, we’ve been eating delicious home-made lime marmalade made by Justin’s sister-in-law (hello Flora if you’re reading this!).

juiced limes

We ran out 3 weeks ago – and Justin has been suffering from withdrawal symptoms ever since.

cooked limes

We’ve made lots of jams, jellies and preserves in the past, but this is the first batch of marmalade.

sliced limes

The basic method is quite similar, of course…

boiling marmalade

…an intense boil of fruit with sugar with an added ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to get rid of any bitterness.

jars of home-made lime marmalade

Five limes makes three standard jam jars full – so that should keep us going for a while.

home-made lime marmalade on toast

Get the toast on!

Lime marmalade

Course Breakfast
Cuisine British
Servings 3 jars

Ingredients
  

  • 5 limes
  • 500 g granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

Instructions
 

  • Wash the limes under a hot tap with a clean, plastic scourer to remove any wax coating
  • Slice the limes in half and squeeze well reserving the juice
  • In a tall, stainless steel saucepan (aluminium can cause discolouration), simmer the limes in 1 litre of water for an hour
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the limes from the saucepan and allow to cool for 5 minutes
  • Using a spoon, scrape out the lime pith putting it into a jam strainer or square of muslin. Knot or tie it tightly with string before putting it back into the saucepan of lime liquor
  • Slice the cooled, cooked peels very finely, add them back to the pan and top up with extra water until well covered
  • Reboil for another hour until the peel becomes very soft
  • Using the tongs or slotted spoon, scoop the peel out of the saucepan into a bowl or measuring jug
  • Boil the cooked lime liquor, reserved lime juice and pith bag over a high heat until you have about 1 litre of liquid left
  • Squeeze the pith-filled bag with the tongs or back of the slotted spoon spoon as it boils
  • Remove the bag, add the sugar and bicarbonate of soda, stir until the sugar has dissolved and bring back up to a rolling boil
  • If you're using a jam thermometer allow the liquid to reach 105ºC/220ºF (this is the setting point for jam)
  • If you're not using a thermometer, put a saucer in the fridge
  • After the mixture has boiled for 10-15 minutes, put a teaspoonful of the boiling liquid onto the cold saucer, return it to the fridge and after 5 minutes do the
  • In the meantime, sterilise two 500ml jars & lids (or a number of smaller jars, enough to hold a kilo of marmalade)
  • Once the mixture has reached the setting stage, allow to cool for 15 minutes before decanting into the jars, screwing the lids on securely straight away
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