Best 8 Three Cheese Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of creamy delight with our tantalizing Three-Cheese Cake. This exquisite cheesecake is a harmonious blend of three distinct cheeses, each adding its unique flavor and texture to create a masterpiece. The smooth and tangy cream cheese forms the foundation, providing a velvety canvas for the sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan to shine. Baked to perfection, this cheesecake boasts a golden crust and a luscious, creamy filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying this delightful creation are three delectable recipes that will elevate your cheesecake experience. Learn how to craft a luscious raspberry sauce that adds a vibrant fruity touch, a decadent chocolate ganache that offers a rich and indulgent finish, and a refreshing lemon curd that provides a delightful burst of citrusy brightness. These accompaniments transform the Three-Cheese Cake into a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways, catering to diverse palates and preferences. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where creamy textures and captivating flavors intertwine, leaving you with an unforgettable taste sensation.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-CHEESE CAKE



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This combination of chevre, mascarpone, and cream cheese is baked to perfection. Every bite is as rich as you'd expect, though surprisingly light and airy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup hazelnuts
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan
9 whole graham crackers
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
5 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 ounces mild and creamy goat cheese (chevre), room temperature
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice (1 orange)
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons Frangelico (optional)
4 large eggs, separated
5 ounces mascarpone cheese
8 navel oranges, peeled, membrane removed, sectioned
1 tablespoon lavender-flavored honey, optional
1/2 teaspoon dried lavender (optional)
Lavender blossoms, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread hazelnuts on a baking pan. Bake until golden brown and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer nuts to a clean kitchen towel. Rub nuts vigorously, removing loose skins. Set aside to cool.
  • Reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch springform pan. In a small saucepan set over low heat, melt the butter; set aside.
  • Using a food processor, pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs, yielding about 1 cup crumbs. Place in a medium bowl; add 1/4 cup sugar, and set aside. Place 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts in the food processor; pulse until fine but not powdery. Add to graham-cracker-crumb mixture. Using a fork, add melted butter; stir to combine. Put crumb mixture in the bottom of pan, and press evenly around the bottom and halfway up the sides, about 1 1/2 inches.
  • Bake crust until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Place cream cheese and goat cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add 1/2 cup sugar, orange zest, flour, salt, and Frangelico, if using; mix until combined. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add mascarpone cheese and orange juice; mix just until batter is combined and smooth. Transfer batter to a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • Place egg whites in the clean bowl of the electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment. Beat on medium speed until frothy. Increase speed to medium high, and gradually add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time. Continue beating whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Using a hand whisk, mix one third of the whipped egg whites into the batter. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in remaining whites. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake cheesecake until the top is golden brown and center has barely set, about 60 minutes; the top should be cracked and will sink upon cooling, forming a "bowl." Transfer cheesecake to a wire rack to cool completely. Chill several hours or overnight, then unmold cheesecake.
  • Combine orange sections, honey, and dried lavender in a medium bowl. Coarsely chop remaining 1/4 cup hazelnuts, and add. Spoon topping into bowl on top of cheesecake. Garnish with lavender blossoms.

THREE CITIES OF SPAIN CHEESECAKE



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No cheesecake roundup would be complete without this one, created by Santa Fe's Three Cities of Spain coffeehouse (which closed in the mid-1970s) and our absolute favorite in the creamy category.

Categories     Gourmet     Dessert     Cheesecake     Cake     Cheese     Egg     Bake     Cream Cheese     Sour Cream

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 crumb-crust recipe made with finely ground graham crackers
3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
For topping
16 oz sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Make crumb crust as directed. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Make filling and bake cake:
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy and add eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla and sugar, beating on low speed until each ingredient is incorporated and scraping down bowl between additions.
  • Put springform pan with crust in a shallow baking pan. Pour filling into crust and bake in baking pan (to catch drips) in middle of oven 45 minutes, or until cake is set 3 inches from edge but center is still slightly wobbly when pan is gently shaken. Let stand in baking pan on a rack 5 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Make topping:
  • Stir together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls of topping around edge of cake and spread gently over center, smoothing evenly. Bake cake with topping 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around top edge of cake to loosen and cool completely in springform pan on rack. (Cake will continue to set as it cools.) Chill cake, loosely covered, at least 6 hours. Remove side from pan and transfer cake to a plate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP CHEESECAKE



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Enjoy a PHILADELPHIA 3-Step Cheesecake recipe, the creamy classic you can make anytime you're asked to bring dessert. This 3-step cheesecake recipe features only a few steps and all the delicious cheesecake flavor you love.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

OUR BEST CHEESECAKE



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Not only is this our best cheesecake-a rich, creamy, cherry-topped showstopper--it's also one of the easiest to make!

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 6h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
3 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix graham crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.
  • Top with pie filling before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 97.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 277.1 mg, Sugar 18 g

3-INGREDIENT CHEESECAKE



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This is a Japanese cheesecake which is so light that it seems a little like a souffle. You only need cream cheese, eggs, and white chocolate to make this easy gluten-free dessert! This cheesecake tastes best after it has been chilled for a a few hours in the fridge. It keeps in the fridge for a few days. Serve as is or with a drizzle of pureed berries.

Provided by anna77

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (4 ounce) bar white chocolate, chopped
½ cup cream cheese, softened
3 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Place white chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly. Mix in cream cheese and egg yolks.
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold in the cooled white chocolate mixture. Pour into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Turn the oven off, leaving cheesecake inside for for a further 15 minutes.
  • Remove cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Chill before serving, about 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 80.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 78.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

3 CHEESECAKE



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Here's a 3-cheese cheesecake recipe that I pulled off the web in response to a request on the discussion board. Looks good (I've added notes in parens)

Provided by Steve_G

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h

Yield 1 ten inch Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup white sugar
6 eggs
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I would go 2)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by wrapping it with a layer of heavy duty alum foil.
  • (I would grease the pan, put a round of parchment on the bottom and flour the sides) Cream together ricotta cheese, cream cheese and sugar until smooth (could use a food processor to really smooth out the ricotta).
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add flour one tablespoon at a time, mixing well.
  • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla.
  • (I would be sure to mix things slowly and have all ingredients up to room temperature. Don't beat any air into the mixture and be sure it's really smooth when done).
  • Pour mixture into pan.
  • Place cheesecake in a large rectangular pan filled with 2 inches of hot water.
  • Carefully put into preheated oven.
  • Bake for 90 minutes.
  • After 90 minutes turn oven off, but leave the cake in the oven for another 60 minutes (do not open door).
  • Cool on counter for at-least 60 minutes (until room temp) and then refrigerate.
  • Serve when thoroughly chilled (overnight).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 184.8, Sodium 204.9, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 17.2, Protein 13.4

THREE-CHEESE APPETIZER CHEESECAKE



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Crushed sesame crackers create the crust for this savory cheesecake that features a rich blend of ricotta, feta and cream cheese. The creamy mixture is mildly seasoned with basil and garlic and so delicious when spread on crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. -Virginia Galloway, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crushed sesame snack crackers
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers, patted dry
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet and set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and feta cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the sour cream, basil and garlic powder. Fold in peppers. Pour into crust. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THREE-CHEESE CHEESECAKE



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The ultimate American dessert

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Treat

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

50g butter , plus extra for greasing
150g digestive biscuit , crushed
50g walnut , finely chopped
1 tbsp sugar
300g pot full-fat soft cheese
150g pot mild, creamy goat's cheese
50g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
250g pot mascarpone
4 eggs , lightly beaten
50g caster sugar
250ml punnet raspberry
strawberries , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Butter 8 x 150ml ramekins. Melt the butter in a pan, then mix in the digestives, walnuts and sugar. Divide the mixture equally between the ramekins, so the base of each is covered with a layer about 1cm thick. Press down lightly on each, then cook in the oven for 10 mins until crisp and golden. Leave to cool, then turn oven down to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2.
  • Whisk together all remaining ingredients until you have a smooth mixture. Place the ramekins on a baking tray and pour some mixture into each one, filling to about 1cm below the rim. Carefully slide them into the oven and cook for 25-30 mins until just set. The mixture should give the faintest jiggle in the centre when gently tapped. Don't worry if the mixture falls a little and cracks. Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely before covering with cling film and putting in the fridge. You can make to this point up to 2 days in advance.
  • Make the sauce by gently heating together the sugar and 50ml/2fl oz water until syrupy, about 5 mins. Then stir in half the raspberries and cook for 2 mins until they begin to burst. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the pips, then toss through the remaining raspberries and leave to cool.
  • When ready to serve, remove the cheesecakes from the fridge. Run a knife dipped in hot water around the edges. Invert, one at a time, onto a board, then turn over again onto a serving plate so the biscuit base is on the bottom. Finish by drizzling with raspberry sauce and top with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.17 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Use real butter, cream cheese, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using it: This will help it to blend smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will help the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

This three-cheese cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and crispy crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this three-cheese cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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