PERFECT CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING
A combination of the best cheesecake recipes I've tried. Nothing really beats a really great, simple cheesecake! Prep time includes cooling time for crust.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Cheesecake
Time 3h
Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, ground almonds, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom and up the sides (as far as it'll go) of a lightly buttered 10-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and salt and beat until smooth. Add flour and egg yolks and mix thoroughly. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla and nutmeg and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until it forms stiff peaks. Fold thoroughly into cream cheese mixture; no need to be terribly gentle with it, but you do want the whites to be evenly incorporated. Pour into chilled crust.
- Bake cheesecake for 1 hour 15 minutes or until top is puffed and lightly golden brown. There will be cracks, but that's what the sour cream topping is for. Without opening the oven door, turn the oven off, and let the cheesecake sit in the oven as it cools for 1 hour. Do not take the cheesecake immediately out of the hot oven or it will fall. After an hour, remove cheesecake and heat oven to 450 degrees.
- While the cheesecake is cooling, make the sour cream topping by whisking the sour cream, sugar and vanilla together until smooth. Once the cheesecake has cooled for an hour, pour the sour cream topping over top. Using a rubber spatula or offset spatula, smooth out the surface.
- Place back into the oven (remember the heat should have been increased to 450° F) and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack to let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight to set. ***Don't put cheesecake in the fridge until it has cooled to room temperature.***.
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Kiyaa Henry
[email protected]I'm excited to try this cheesecake recipe. I've never made cheesecake before, but I'm sure I can do it.
Sk Mofis Hosen
[email protected]This cheesecake looks like it would be really difficult to make. I'm not sure if I'm up for the challenge.
Will Njaya
[email protected]I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients for this cheesecake in my local grocery store.
McNumo
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Mian Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It sounds delicious.
Kishor Kumer
[email protected]This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's so elegant and delicious.
florence nfoncho
[email protected]I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this cheesecake. I'll have to check my pantry.
Rana Muteeb
[email protected]This cheesecake looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Taqiy Mosallam
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts. Can I substitute another type of crust for the graham cracker crust?
md Rashiduzzaman
[email protected]I'm thinking of making this cheesecake for my next dinner party. Do you think it will be a hit?
Samuel Martin
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
X3D
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too thick and the filling was too dense. I won't be making this recipe again.
alexutio
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I have to admit that this one is pretty good. The sour cream topping is a nice touch.
Damian car
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The results are stunning and the taste is out of this world.
Sanaullah Shafaq
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out beautifully. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces in one sitting!
Limon Hassan
[email protected]This cheesecake is divine! The sour cream topping is the perfect complement to the creamy cheesecake filling.
Twebaze Flavour
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.
md lamiya
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the tangy sour cream topping.