Passover Cheesecake
Passover Cheesecake is a popular dessert during the Jewish festival of Passover as it is made without leavening agents like yeast or baking powder, which are forbidden during the holiday.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Passover Cheesecake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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In a bowl, mix the matzo meal and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time and continue beating until well incorporated.
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Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, sour cream, and salt to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth.
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Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
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Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 2 hours.
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Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
