New York Cheesecake with a Lemon Twist
Baking and Desserts • American
Description
Personally, I made a cherry topping for the cheesecake. You can decorate the cheesecake with either frozen or fresh berries. Examples of cream cheese include Alouette, ricotta, Philadelphia, and mascarpone. If you can't find these cheeses, you can use either sour cream or creamy cottage cheese. Many people wonder if cheesecake can be frozen. Yes, it can. Wrap the cheesecake in plastic wrap and confidently place it in the freezer. In this state, the cheesecake can last for more than 2 months. After freezing, take the cheesecake out and place it in a preheated oven at 320–356°F (160–180°C) for about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Shortbread Cookies 10 oz
- Butter 5 oz
- Semi-soft cream cheese 10 oz
- Sugar 5 oz
- 20% Sour Cream 10 oz
- Farm fresh eggs 2 pieces
- Vanillin a pinch
- Citrus Zest Mix 2 teaspoons
- Frozen black currant puree to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 320–338°F (160–170°C).
Step 2
Crush the cookies into crumbs. Add the room temperature butter cut into pieces. Mix the resulting mixture well. Grease a baking pan (I have one that is 10 inches in diameter) with butter. Spread the mixture in the pan in a thin, even layer. The remaining mixture can be used for the cheesecake's edges. Place the pan in the refrigerator.
Step 3
For the filling, whip the sour cream, sugar, and vanillin. Add the room temperature cheese and whip lightly again.
Step 4
Add the eggs to the mixture and mix until smooth (you can add the yolks first, then the whipped egg whites with a pinch of salt for a fluffier filling).
Step 5
Add the lemon zest and mix again.
Step 6
Once the filling is ready, take the pan out and fill it.
Step 7
Place the pan in the oven for 50–60 minutes. Do not open the oven during baking! After baking, slightly open the oven door and let the cheesecake cool for about 20 minutes. After baking, you can decorate the cheesecake with candied lemon slices, jam, or berries.
Step 8
Place the cooled cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight.
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