Our Best 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 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Our Best Cheesecake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
7. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour to cool slowly.
8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
10. Serve chilled with fresh berries on top.

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.