Best 10 Sour Cream Topping For Cheesecakes Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of a cheesecake, a timeless dessert that captivates hearts with its creamy texture, tangy filling, and irresistible graham cracker crust. While the classic cheesecake stands as a culinary masterpiece, its versatility allows for endless variations, each offering a unique taste experience.

In this culinary adventure, we present a collection of sour cream topping recipes designed to elevate your cheesecake to new heights. From the classic sour cream topping, a staple in many cheesecake recipes, to the tangy and refreshing lemon sour cream topping, each recipe promises to add a layer of flavor that perfectly complements the creamy filling.

For those seeking a rich and decadent topping, the chocolate sour cream topping is a must-try. Chocolate lovers will delight in its luscious texture and the harmonious blend of chocolate and sour cream. And for a topping that bursts with fruity flavors, the strawberry sour cream topping offers a vibrant and refreshing twist, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings.

Whether you prefer a classic or a more adventurous topping, this article has something for every cheesecake enthusiast. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a sour cream topping that not only enhances the taste of your cheesecake but also transforms it into a visually stunning centerpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PERFECT CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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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

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 7 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup almond meal (can substitute ground pecans)
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pinch kosher salt
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature (it is VERY important that the cheese be at room temperature, take the packages out of the fridge at )
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
5 large eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (sub the 1/2 tsp for 1/2 teaspoon almond extract if you like a more nutty taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pint sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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.***.

CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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Try a creamy, graham cracker crumb-crusted Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping. This Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping is citrus-kissed with lemon juice.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5h35m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Mix graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, lemon zest, juice and 1/2 tsp. vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Mix sour cream, remaining sugar and vanilla until well blended; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 min. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar, divided
2 eggs, beaten
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 dash salt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
1 cup Daisy Brand Sour Cream

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.

SOUR CREAM TOPPING FOR CHEESECAKE



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THIS SIMPLE & EASY SOUR CREAM TOPPING CAN BE USED WITH ANY CHEESECAKE. It really does add the right amount of tartness to the cheesecake. Can leave it plain, or sometimes add a few COLORED sugar crystals ON TOP TO MAKE IT MORE FESTIVE . I did this when I made my Lady Rose's Faux Pink Champagne Kissed Cheesecake. You can use a...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 c sour cream, room temperature
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp almond extract ( or extract of your choice)
1 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, add the room temerature sour cream, sugar, extract and lemon juice. Stir to blend flavors together. Then spread on top of cheesecake.
  • 2. Leave cheesecake in oven after it has cooked with the oven turned off for 15 minutes, and door is slightly opened. Then add sour cream topping on top of cheesecake, and leave in oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven to a wire rack and allow cake to cool completely.
  • 3. Let cake cool completely at least 4 or 5 hours in fridge or over night, then add additional garnish like colored sugar crystals or your favorite fruit & or candies.
  • 4. Slice serve and enjoy.

MINI CHEESECAKE CUPS WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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Perfect portion-sized cheesecake cups that are great as dessert or as a late night snack! We had these at brunch and they were the perfect size dessert to have right after a large meal. They also make a cute individual-sized birthday cheesecake, just top with a candle! Top with fresh fruit and/or chocolate to add more color and flavor!

Provided by Brandy Murphy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Cheesecake

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅔ cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 6-cup muffin tin. Line the bottoms with parchment paper cut into circles.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar together in a small bowl. Distribute mixture evenly into the muffin cups and press firmly to form the crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Leave oven on and let crusts cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, lemon juice, milk, flour, and vanilla extract together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in egg; pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  • Mix sour cream with sugar and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Top each cake with a small dollop of the mixture and continue baking until topping is set, about 10 minutes more.
  • Allow the cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature before removing from the tin, at least 1 hour. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 206.6 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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The sour cream topping adds an extra dimension of flavor to these cheesecake cupcakes decorated with little bunches of white, pink, and red currants.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 1/2 pounds (seven 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 16-ounce containers sour cream
1 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Currants (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line four 12-cup cupcake tins with heavyweight aluminum liners, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar and flour. With mixer on low speed, gradually add sugar mixture to cream cheese; mix until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, 4 ounces per cupcake. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly until cupcakes become concave. In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla to make the sour cream topping.
  • Place a heaping tablespoon of topping in the center of each cupcake, and spread gently to edges of liner. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature on a wire rack and chill in the refrigerator until cold, at least two hours. Add small bunches of currants for decoration if desired.

EASY SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE



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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

1 (9 inch) prepared shortbread pie crust
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

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

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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Instead of a traditional pie, I like to surprise holiday guests with a silky cheesecake. Make it a day ahead and let it chill overnight. It's one less thing you'll have to make on the big day. -Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
SOUR CREAM LAYER:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Caramel sundae syrup
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Chocolate curls
Ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, milk, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Chill overnight., Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PHILADELPHIA NEW YORK-STYLE SOUR CREAM-TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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Philly meets NYC in this classic pairing of cheesecake and graham cracker crust. A deliciously sweetened sour cream layer ups the ante on this version.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Fruit Recipes

Time 5h5m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla, divided
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
4 eggs
2 cups fresh blackberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Combine graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, 1 cup of the remaining sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add 1 cup sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Mix 1/4 cup of the remaining sugar, remaining sour cream and remaining vanilla until blended; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 min. Cool completely. Refrigerate 3 hours.
  • Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Toss blackberries with remaining sugar; spoon over cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

SOUR CREAM TOPPING



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Our home economist use this sweet and tangy Sour Cream Topping to complement the Raspberry Sauce also found in Recipe finder.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Transfer to a pastry or plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Pipe desired design.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use full-fat sour cream. Low-fat or non-fat sour cream will not whip up as well and will make a thinner, less flavorful topping.
  • Make sure the sour cream is cold before whipping it. This will help it whip up more easily and hold its shape better.
  • Whip the sour cream until it is stiff peaks form. This will take about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • If you are using a stand mixer, be sure to start on low speed and gradually increase the speed as the sour cream begins to thicken. This will prevent the sour cream from splattering.
  • Once the sour cream is whipped, you can add in any desired flavorings. Some popular options include vanilla extract, lemon zest, or fruit puree.
  • Sour cream topping can be used on a variety of desserts, including cheesecakes, pies, and cakes. It can also be used as a dip for fruit or cookies.

Conclusion:

Sour cream topping is an easy and delicious way to add a rich, creamy flavor to your favorite desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a topping that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a topping for your cheesecake, pie, or cake, give sour cream topping a try. You won't be disappointed!

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