CREAM CHEESECAKE

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Although some cheesecakes are made with ricotta, we prefer cream cheese for its smooth texture and luxurious taste. Cream cheese is itself an American classic, invented in the nineteenth century by a dairy farmer in upstate New York.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 recipe Cream Cheesecake Cookie Crust
3 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
5 large eggs
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll out cookie-crust dough to slightly more than 1/8 inch thick. Place the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan on top, and use a paring knife to cut out a round about 1/4 inch larger than the pan. Place dough on top of springform base; freeze 15 minutes.
  • Remove dough from freezer; place on baking sheet. Bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Butter sides of springform pan, and insert cooled bottom; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. In a small bowl, combine sugar and flour. With mixer on low, gradually add sugar mixture to cream cheese; continue beating until smooth, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth after each addition and scraping bowl as necessary. Add sour cream and vanilla; beat until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan. Place on a Silpat-lined baking sheet, and bake until top is golden, about 1 hour and 40 minutes, rotating pan halfway through. Turn off oven, and prop open door; let cool completely. Remove from oven; leave in pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours or overnight.

Aquila Chialuka
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This cheesecake is a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


Ahmad walid Shirzai
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I'm definitely going to be making this cheesecake again. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


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This cheesecake is so good, I could eat it every day!


Harriet Malanda
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. It's not too sweet and the texture is perfect.


Sapana Limbu
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


lumko diya
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This cheesecake is delicious! The graham cracker crust is the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


Jenny Dalrymple
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I was a bit skeptical about making this cheesecake because I'm not a great baker, but it turned out amazing! I'm so glad I tried it.


Crystal Pendleton
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Oh my goodness, this cheesecake is heavenly! It's creamy, smooth, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Yolanda Veal
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I love the rich flavor of this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Tayeb Ahmed
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This cheesecake was so easy to make! I was worried it would be too difficult, but it turned out great.


Dimpho Crisp
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.


David Vimuktanon
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how creamy and delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.