Aviva’s Cheesecake

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Aviva’s Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Butter, melted
• 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• Fresh berries, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to create the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to rest.
7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
9. Garnish with fresh berries before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.