If you’re a fan of luxurious desserts, get ready to bake a true masterpiece. Not just a cheesecake, but a slice of Western heritage that takes you on a journey through time, delighting all your senses. It features a velvety texture that melts in your mouth, with a rich flavor combining creamy cheese sweetness and deep vanilla, perfectly paired with your favorite sauce. Bake it with us and share your experience!
Ingredients
For the crust:
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Plain tea biscuits: 1 ¼ cups (finely crushed)
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Sugar: ¼ cup
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Unsalted butter: ½ cup (melted)
For the cream layer:
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Cream cheese: 900 g (full-fat, at room temperature)
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Sugar: 1 ½ cups
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Eggs: 4 large (at room temperature)
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Sour cream: 1 cup (at room temperature)
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Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
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Lemon juice: 2 tbsp (fresh)
For decoration (optional):
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Strawberry sauce
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Berry sauce
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Chocolate sauce
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
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In a bowl, mix the crushed biscuits with sugar and melted butter.
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Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a cake pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese with sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Ensure there are no lumps.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Add sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
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Pour the cream mixture over the cooled crust.
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Place the cheesecake pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the outer dish until it reaches halfway up the cheesecake pan (water bath).
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Reduce oven temperature to 160°C (320°F).
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Bake the cheesecake for 60–75 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles when you move the pan.
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Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
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Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.
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Serve plain or decorate with strawberry, berry, or chocolate sauce.
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