My gluten and dairy free lemon cheesecake combines a gluten free buttery biscuit base with a dairy free lemon flavoured creamy centre and tangy lemon curd topping. I’m so happy with how this recipe turned out, it really does taste just like the real thing, and had the thumbs up from lots of gluten & dairy eaters! If you do make this recipe I’d love to see, don’t forget to tag me in your photos over on social media.
Frequently asked questions
requently asked questions
Which dairy free cream cheese do you use?
I personally find that the Violife Original creamy cheese works best for this particular cheesecake recipe. If you can’t get your hands on the Violife cream cheese, any dairy free original cream cheese alternative would work.
Which dairy free cream do you use?
I’ve made this recipe using both the Elmea plant based double cream and the Flora Plant Based Double Cream. However any plant based double cream that can be whisked would work.
Which biscuits do you use?
Most UK supermarkets sell a Free From digestive alternative. I used 2 packets of these for the base.
Which tin do you use?
For this recipe I used a 23cm loose bottomed circular cake tin.
How long do I need to leave the cheesecake to set?
Ideally, this cheesecake should be left to set in the fridge overnight as the dairy free ingredients mean the cheesecake isn’t quite as firm as one containing dairy so needs slightly longer.
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Where can I buy dairy free lemon curd ?
Hi, Most supermarket lemon curd is free from milk. x
But isn't lemon curd made with butter?
I use a dairy free butter in this recipe
Can I freeze this cheesecake please
Hi Christine, I haven't tried freezing this cheesecake so I wouldn't like to say for sure how well it would freeze. Apologies
I made this for my family this weekend. It went down a storm and my sister-in-law subsequently asked me for the recipe. Very simple to make and super tasty.
Hi Felicia,
So glad you all enjoyed the cheesecake!
Alice
Super tasty and great consistency. I did mine in individual ramekin pots incase the mixture was too loose. Turned out not to have needed to worry. They were perfect. No one commented or knew they were gf and dairy free.
Could you change the lemon to a
Caramel topping
Yes sure! Very adaptable.
Outstanding! We are not df or gf but this was by far the best cheese cake I've had in years. We had it with strawberry typing instead of lemon. So so good!
Hi Kris - I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)
I agree we are not dairy or gluten free but this is now my go to quick cheesecake it’s such a lovely recipe and so easy to make thanks
Helenx
5 star cheesecake so easy to make, my guests commented on how light and delicious tasting it was compared to ordinary cheesecakes! When I told them it was gluten and dairy free they couldn’t believe it and wanted the recipe.
A great favourite now.
I decided I would add half the amount of lemon juice and add the jar of lemon curd to the mix ( rather than spread it on top) as I thought this would make it firmer and tastier.
It tasted delicious and no problem with it setting. I just grated a small amount of lemon zest on top to make it look more lemony!
If you do decide to add the jar of lemon curd you will end up with extra mixture so judge the amount you add by your own taste preference. I added the lot!!
OMG!!!! Made this for afternoon tea with a group of girlfriends that includes one gluten and dairy free dietary requirement. All of them raved about it. Must admit to omitting the lemon juice as I was worried about setting but the curd was sufficient to provide a delectable tang. May try freezing left overs.
has anyone frozen this, if so how did you eat it when trying to unfreeze and did it affect the texture or flavour?