How to make the perfect cheesecake biscuit base

A buttery, crunch biscuit base is just as crucial to making a delicious cheesecake or slice as the filling or baking! Let our Test Kitchen experts show you how to get perfect bases every time.

Caramel tarts

These tasty bite-sized treats are made with a super simple biscuit base (no crumbling required).

Classic lemon cheesecake

With an easy biscuit base and a smooth and creamy citrus filling, this beautiful cheesecake recipe is one you'll want to make again and again.

Easy lemon cheesecake

Mocha mousse slice

A deliciously dark chocolate biscuit base with soft, mocha mousse come together in this decadent rich slice.

This lemon meringue pie has the more simple biscuit base, rather than the classic pastry. The tart, citrusy filling topped with lightly baked meringue is true to tradition.

Burnished key lime pie

Zesty citrus fruits and fluffy 
meringue combine in this crowd-pleasing dessert that's light and tasty for summer. It's a brilliant take on the classic dessert, with the meringue encasing the lemon and lime centre.

Lemon chiffon pie

Mixed berry baked cheesecake

The tartness of the mixed berries cuts through the sweetness of the cheesecake beautifully in this recipe. With its chocolate base and brightly coloured topping, the dish also makes a visually stunning dessert.

Mixed spice with honey syrup cheesecake

Citrus cheesecake with passionfruit topping

Sweet, rich and creamy with just the right amount of zest, this cheesecake filling sits atop a crumbly biscuit base for the perfect pairing of textures.

Peach Melba cheesecake

This classic creamy cheesecake is topped with sweet and syrupy poached peaches for a delightful summer dessert you'll crave after every dinner.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this sweet and refreshing berry ice-cream cheesecake - the perfect dessert for the warmer nights!

Fig-topped cheesecake

Mint chocolate ice-cream cake

Combining the brilliant flavours of sweet chocolate and refreshing peppermint, this delicious ice-cream cake makes the ultimate dessert for celebrations. It's finished off with crunchy Mint Slice biscuits and fresh mint leaves to create a visual, and flavour, sensation.

Frutti tutti lemon tart

This gorgeous baked tart is complete with a buttery ginger crust and creamy lemon filling. Finish it off with an assortment of summer stone fruits for a really special dessert for entertaining.

Green and gold kiwifruit cheesecake

Who knew the humble kiwifruit could create such a visual masterpiece? We've used both the green and gold varieties for maximum colour, and flavour, in this gorgeous lemon and vanilla cheesecake.

Banoffee ice-cream tart with toffeed pecans

With a crunchy biscuit base, ice-cream filling with sliced banana, toffeed pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce, this decadent tart will satisfy the sweetest tooth.

Raspberry ricotta cheese cake with amaretti crust

The amaretti biscuit base gives this raspberry ricotta cheesecake a lovely almond flavour.

Triple coconut cheesecake

Like a Bounty candy bar in cheesecake form, this recipe combines the delicious duo of coconut and chocolate with a sensational result.

Sweet, rich and creamy, this cookies and cream cheesecake is perfect for a birthday party, family event or just an indulgent weekend dessert.

Chocolate and pretzel tart

This divine chocolate tart combines rich sweetness with salty crunch to create a flavour and texture sensation.

Coconut macaroon cheesecake

Get creative in the kitchen with this heavenly coconut macaroon cheesecake - the perfect summer indulgence.

This delicious lemon frozen yoghurt cake is studded with juicy blueberries and layered with crumbly ginger-flavoured biscuits to create the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

No-bake peanut butter and chocolate pie

With only five ingredients, this recipe uses supermarket shortcuts to make it super easy to whip up this decadent dessert. The irresistible flavours of sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter are sure to satisfy all your cravings, with minimal effort.