LINDY'S - OR IS IT REUBEN'S? - CHEESECAKE

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Lindy's - or Is It Reuben's? - Cheesecake image

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     Cake     Cheese     Dessert     Bake     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Fall     Kosher     Shavuot     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Yield: at least 12 servings (D)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cookie Crust
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/4-inch bits
Cheese Filling
1 1/4 pounds softened cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. To make the crust, place the flour, sugar, grated lemon rind, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and butter in a large mixing bowl. With your fingertips, rub the ingredients together until they are well mixed and can be gathered into a ball. Dust with a little flour, wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • 2. Place the chilled dough in an ungreased 9-inch spring-form pan. With your hands, pat and spread the dough evenly over the bottom and about 2 inches up the side of the pan. Bake in the center of a preheated 450-degree oven for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • 3. Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees. To make the filling, place the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until it is creamy and smooth. Beat in the sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, and, when it is well incorporated, beat in the flour, lemon and orange rinds, vanilla extract, eggs and egg yolk, and heavy cream.
  • 4. Pour the filling into the cooled cookie crust and bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour. Then remove from the oven and set aside to cool in the pan. Then demold.
  • 5. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours before serving.

Zarina Kiran
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This cheesecake was a waste of time and ingredients. It was bland and flavorless.


Haram123
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. I'm not sure what went wrong.


I am beautiful lady
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The crust was a little soggy, but the filling was good.


Sumi Akter
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Your_ Farabi
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Sue Muir
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Teresa Clark
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I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The raspberry swirl adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cheesecake.


Wanisuman
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious.


Saboor Saboor
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are always amazing.


Fahad Bhatti
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time, and it still tasted delicious.


Brent Wellman
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good! The crust was perfectly graham crackery and the filling was smooth and creamy. I especially liked the raspberry swirl.


Sweetie Pie
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last party! Everyone raved about the creamy texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. I'll definitely be making it again soon.