Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Sour Cream Cheesecake, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to dessert heaven. This rich and creamy cheesecake boasts a velvety smooth texture, a delightful tang from the sour cream, and a graham cracker crust that provides the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness. Our recipe collection offers a variety of options to suit every palate, from the classic New York-style cheesecake to a refreshing key lime cheesecake and even a luscious chocolate cheesecake. Whether you're a cheesecake aficionado or a novice baker, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating this extraordinary dessert. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE FIT FOR THE GODS
I swear this cheesecake recipe originated in the kitchens of Mount Olympus. The crust is perfect, the filling creamy and light, and the simple sour cream topping is fantastic. With a delicate hint of lemon (increase the amount of lemon extract if you prefer a stronger flavor) and a flawless appearance (no need to worry about cracks, since the topping will cover them), this cake is just right to finish out a special dinner. To increase the "wow factor," spoon fruit compote on top just before serving. This scrumptious dessert is also very easy to make and tastes just as good when made with low-fat and/or fat-free ingredients -- you've got to try it! Because of the long amount of time required to cool and chill the cake before serving, I'd recommend that you make this a day ahead of time. Enjoy!
Provided by A Messy Cook
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix ingredients for crust and press on bottom and sides of greased springform pan; bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees and cool on wire rack.
- In blender, combine first five ingredients for filling until smooth; add eggs and egg white, and process until smooth.
- Add sugar a little bit at a time - combine just until blended.
- Pour filling into prepared crust and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes (until almost set in the center).
- Remove to wire rack and let sit for ten minutes; increase oven temperature to 450 degrees during this time.
- Whisk together topping ingredients and spread over cake; bake for 5 minutes at 450 degrees (until set at the edge).
- Remove cake to wire rack, cool completely, cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE
Steps:
- 1.Crust: Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
- 2.Press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
- 3.Refrigerate the crust while making the filling.
- 4.Filling: Combine the cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, beaten eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes.
- 5.Pour the filling into the spring-form pan over the graham cracker crumb crust.
- 6.Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- 7.Cool 30 minutes before adding the sour cream topping.
- 8.Topping: Mix the sour cream, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla together in a small bowl. Pour and spread on top of the slightly cooled cheesecake.
- 9.Bake for 10 more minutes at 350°F. Cool to room temperature and then place in refrigerator to chill before serving.
EASY SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE
This is a very creamy cheesecake. It's delicious plain, or you may top with fruit pie filling.
Provided by SBDEVENEY
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cream together cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at time, blending well. Add vanilla and sour cream. Pour into shortbread crust.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cake jiggles evenly across the top when lightly shaken. Run a knife around the outside edge, but leave the cake in the pan. Let cool on counter, then place in refrigerator. Remove from pan when completely chilled, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 199.9 mg, Sugar 21 g
SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of the springform pan and line with parchment or waxed paper. Set aside.
- To make the base: Beat together the butter and sugar by hand until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolk until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. With a rubber spatula, gently fold into the butter mixture. The mixture will be crumbly.
- Place the dough in the pan and use your hands to pat it down evenly and firmly over the bottom. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the crust is golden and baked through. Transfer to a rack and reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
- To make the batter: In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on the lowest speed just until smooth, no more than 30 seconds. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl and beater. Add the sugar in a stream, mixing for no more than 30 seconds. Stop and scrape again. Add 1 cup of sour cream and mix only until it is absorbed, no more than 30 seconds. Repeat with the remaining sour cream. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing only until each is absorbed; stop and scrape after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Wrap heavy-duty aluminum foil around the bottom of the springform pan so it comes at least 1 inch up the sides. Pour the batter into the pan. Place the pan in a jellyroll pan or roasting pan and pour warm water into the pan to a depth of 1/2-inch.
- Bake the cheesecake for about 55 minutes, or until it is lightly colored and firm except for the very center. Remove from the oven and lift the cheesecake out of the hot water. Remove the foil and let cool completely on a rack. Wrap the cheesecake and chill overnight.
- To unmold the cheesecake, run a knife or thin spatula around the inside of the pan pressing the knife against the pan, not the cake. Unbuckle the pan side and lift off. Leave the cake on the base, or run a spatula under the cake base and slide the cake onto a platter.
SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE WITH VANILLA BEAN
This elegant cheesecake is based on Amanda Hesser's mother's simple recipe. The crust is made of Nabisco chocolate wafers and butter. The bottom layer is a fluffy pool of cream cheese, eggs and sugar. The top is a thin layer of sour cream and sugar. Her recipe called for vanilla extract, but this one uses the seeds of one whole vanilla bean, which has a way of elevating all the other subtle flavors - cinnamon, chocolate and the tang of the sour cream and cream cheese - in a magical way.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories project, dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together crushed wafers and cinnamon with a fork. Pour in butter, and stir until mixture is moist. Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, forming a crust just over 1 inch high around the sides. You might think you need more wafers, but you don't. Press patiently until a tight, thin layer forms. Chill until needed.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees with baking sheet on center rack. In an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until creamy and fluffy. Add eggs, 2/3 cup sugar and seeds from vanilla bean, and beat until very smooth. Scrape bowl with a spatula to break up lumps. Pour into crust, and place on baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend sour cream with 3 tablespoons sugar. After 25 minutes, remove cake from oven, and let sit 5 minutes. Increase oven heat to 450 degrees. Gently spoon sour cream mixture on top, and spread evenly. Return cake to oven, and bake 7 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 324, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 215 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WALDORF'S SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE
A wonderful and easy cheesecake recipe my mother-in-law made for the holidays and special occasions.
Provided by Donna Halcarz
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix vanilla wafers, margarine, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Beat the two 8-ounce packages and 3-ounce package cream cheese with 1 cup sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Beat eggs, 1 at a time, into cream cheese mixture, stirring well after each addition; spread over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until middle of cheesecake is set, 25 to 30 minutes; cool for 10 minutes.
- Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
- Mix sour cream, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy; pour over cheesecake.
- Bake until topping is set, about 5 minutes. Cool cheesecake to room temperature and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 235.1 mg, Sugar 16 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: This means using real sour cream, cream cheese, and butter. Avoid using low-fat or non-fat products, as they will not give you the same rich and creamy flavor.
- Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature: This will help them cream together smoothly and evenly. If your cream cheese is too cold, it will be difficult to mix and may cause the cheesecake to curdle.
- Don't overbeat the batter: Overbeating the batter can cause the cheesecake to be dense and dry. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath: This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking and will give it a smooth and creamy texture.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before serving: This will help the cheesecake to set properly and will give it a more浓郁flavor.
Conclusion:
This sour cream cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and graham cracker crust, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this sour cream cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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